Podcasts about Memoir

Happy 2026! We're flashing back to an unforgettable episode with WWE icon and memoir author Nattie Neidhart! Nikki & Brie sit down with their longtime friend to talk about her powerful new book The Last Hart Beating. From the emotional highs of release day to heartfelt support from her wrestling family (including a special foreword by The Rock), Nattie opens up about legacy, healing, and writing her story on her own terms.With raw reflections, family memories, and laugh-out-loud Divas throwbacks, this episode is full of love, strength, and real-deal resilience. As Nattie says: “Why not me?”—a mantra to carry with you into whatever chapter comes next.Press play and hear how Nattie turned pain into purpose, only on The Nikki & Brie Show! Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Memoir Nation is ringing in the new year with some of our greatest hits. We've gone into the archives and chosen a clip from a handful of our favorite guests over the years. Listening to each of these memoirists speak about memoir, writing, and the gifts and challenges of the genre is so inspiring—and we hope this hour of insight will be some fuel for your own writing tank. We're in the first week of our JanYourStory free writing challenge, and it's not too late to join. Come check out the Community tab on MemoirNation.com. Mary Karr, Jeannette Walls, Kiese Laymon, Abigail Thomas, Elizabeth Gilbert, Ashley C. Ford, Firoorzeh Dumas, Dani Shapiro, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, and Maggie Smith are all extraordinary memoirists who've graced our show in the past eight years. Check out their books, their social media, and their interviews in our archives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 97 - David Strachan and Davi Barker discuss their book Memoir of a Reluctant Giant. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

On this episode, past guests of Books with Betsy and I share our favorite books of 2025! Listen to hear about lots of great 2025 books and the excellent backlist we got to this year.    Books mentioned in this episode:    Betsy's Top 11 Books (in no particular order):  The Sisters by Jonas Hassan Khemiri  Endling by Maria Reva The Director by Daniel Kehlmann  The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones Biography of X by Catherine Lacey  Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet  Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism by Eve L. Ewing Devil is Fine by John Vercher  There is a Rio Grande in Heaven by Ruben Reyes, Jr.  A Guardian and A Thief by Megha Majumdar  Reservoir Bitches by Dalia de la Cerda    Books Highlighted by Guests: Tina of TBR, etc:  One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford  Dominion by Addie E. Citchens Red Clay by Charles B. Fancher  Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid  Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Jen Price: The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis Canada by Mike Myers  Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza Saltwater by Katy Hays Come Fly With Me by Camille Di Maio Bre of Brezzylovesbooks:  Plantains and Our Becoming: Poems by Melania Luisa Marte What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing From Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo  Maggie; or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee  Maggie Brennan:  There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib  Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar  The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai  Wolf Pack by Amelia Brunskill  Beneath the Rising by Premee Mohamed   Amy Smalley:  Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce  You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith  The Carpool Detectives: A True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and One Mysterious Cold Case by Chuck Hogan  Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman  Carrie Vittitoe:  My Father's Paradise: A Son's Search for His Family's Past by Ariel Sabar   Angel Down by Daniel Kraus  The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon  Mary Hopper:  The Black Wolf by Louise Penny  Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park by Conor Knighton The God of the Woods by Liz Moore  The Moscow Sleepers by Stella Rimington  The Searcher by Tana French  The Hunter by Tana French  Aflame: Learning From Silence by Pico Iyer  Karishma Verma:  The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading by James Patterson and Matt Eversman  You Wanna Be on Top?: A Memoir of Makeovers, Manipulation, and Not Becoming America's Next Top Model by Sarah Hartshorne  Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez  The Housemaid's Secret by Frieda McFadden  The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom by Shari Franke Alayna Mills:  Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Flashlight by Susan Choi  We Do Not Part by Han Kang  Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz  Heart the Lover by Lily King

Episode 3176 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Hugh Thompson – the true hero of the My Lai Massacre. The featured story is from Wikipedia. Hugh Clowers Thompson Jr. stands as one of the greatest … Continue reading →

Long before police lights flashed across Moselle… long before the world knew the Murdaugh name for murder, fraud, and power… one woman saw the truth of that home in its quietest moments. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, the family's longtime housekeeper, has finally broken her silence — and her memoir may be the most important firsthand account in the entire case. In this powerful Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski dissects Blanca's revelations with the scrutiny they deserve. She wasn't a juror. She wasn't a prosecutor. She was inside that home every day — folding the clothes, cooking the meals, fixing the small details that reveal how a family really lives. And when she walked into Moselle the morning after Maggie and Paul were murdered, she knew instantly: nothing looked right. We break down Blanca's most chilling observations — the “staged” feel of the room, the pajamas and underwear laid out in a way Maggie would never prepare them, the kitchen cleaned wrong, Maggie's car parked where she never parked it, and the famous Edisto beach towel Blanca washed that morning that later appeared in Alex's Suburban on police body cam. These aren't theories — they are lived details only she could spot. And then comes the revelation that rewrites everything: Blanca does not believe Alex acted alone. She describes an unfamiliar woman walking through the Moselle property after the funerals “as if she owned it,” and she reveals that law enforcement never interviewed her — the one person most familiar with the house's natural rhythm. This episode explores betrayal, instincts, staging, and the emotional fallout of realizing someone you trusted manipulated you into supporting a lie. If you think you already understand the Murdaugh murders… listen to this. #HiddenKillers #Murdaugh #AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #Moselle #TrueCrime #MurdaughMurders #TonyBrueski #CrimeAnalysis #HousekeeperMemoir Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Long before police lights flashed across Moselle… long before the world knew the Murdaugh name for murder, fraud, and power… one woman saw the truth of that home in its quietest moments. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, the family's longtime housekeeper, has finally broken her silence — and her memoir may be the most important firsthand account in the entire case. In this powerful Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski dissects Blanca's revelations with the scrutiny they deserve. She wasn't a juror. She wasn't a prosecutor. She was inside that home every day — folding the clothes, cooking the meals, fixing the small details that reveal how a family really lives. And when she walked into Moselle the morning after Maggie and Paul were murdered, she knew instantly: nothing looked right. We break down Blanca's most chilling observations — the “staged” feel of the room, the pajamas and underwear laid out in a way Maggie would never prepare them, the kitchen cleaned wrong, Maggie's car parked where she never parked it, and the famous Edisto beach towel Blanca washed that morning that later appeared in Alex's Suburban on police body cam. These aren't theories — they are lived details only she could spot. And then comes the revelation that rewrites everything: Blanca does not believe Alex acted alone. She describes an unfamiliar woman walking through the Moselle property after the funerals “as if she owned it,” and she reveals that law enforcement never interviewed her — the one person most familiar with the house's natural rhythm. This episode explores betrayal, instincts, staging, and the emotional fallout of realizing someone you trusted manipulated you into supporting a lie. If you think you already understand the Murdaugh murders… listen to this. #HiddenKillers #Murdaugh #AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #Moselle #TrueCrime #MurdaughMurders #TonyBrueski #CrimeAnalysis #HousekeeperMemoir Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Long before police lights flashed across Moselle… long before the world knew the Murdaugh name for murder, fraud, and power… one woman saw the truth of that home in its quietest moments. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, the family's longtime housekeeper, has finally broken her silence — and her memoir may be the most important firsthand account in the entire case. In this powerful Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski dissects Blanca's revelations with the scrutiny they deserve. She wasn't a juror. She wasn't a prosecutor. She was inside that home every day — folding the clothes, cooking the meals, fixing the small details that reveal how a family really lives. And when she walked into Moselle the morning after Maggie and Paul were murdered, she knew instantly: nothing looked right. We break down Blanca's most chilling observations — the “staged” feel of the room, the pajamas and underwear laid out in a way Maggie would never prepare them, the kitchen cleaned wrong, Maggie's car parked where she never parked it, and the famous Edisto beach towel Blanca washed that morning that later appeared in Alex's Suburban on police body cam. These aren't theories — they are lived details only she could spot. And then comes the revelation that rewrites everything: Blanca does not believe Alex acted alone. She describes an unfamiliar woman walking through the Moselle property after the funerals “as if she owned it,” and she reveals that law enforcement never interviewed her — the one person most familiar with the house's natural rhythm. This episode explores betrayal, instincts, staging, and the emotional fallout of realizing someone you trusted manipulated you into supporting a lie. If you think you already understand the Murdaugh murders… listen to this. #HiddenKillers #Murdaugh #AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #Moselle #TrueCrime #MurdaughMurders #TonyBrueski #CrimeAnalysis #HousekeeperMemoir Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Episode 3175 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about LTG William R. Peers. The featured story is titled: William R. Peers. It appeared on Wikipedia. General William Ray Peers stands as one of the most distinguished … Continue reading →

Kara McCoy left this earthly plain on December 4th of 2025. Today, January 2nd, she would have turned 44 years old. Today and every day, we remember Kara, her love, her friendship.  CREDITS & LINKS KARA FUNDRAISER: http://spot.fund/CremationFundsForKaraMcCoy Email Kristin your pictures and videos of Kara so she can include them in her remembrance video: Belstonkristin@gmail.com  COVER PICTURE: PICTURES PROVIDED BY: Allison Strongarm DeAnn Haney Kristin Belston Tami Currie  Jeff Adkins Amanda Hoerner CITY SHOUT OUTS:

In Into Being Lily Dunn explores the ways in which writing one's life has the potential to transform it; how writing, if done well,  can produce “symbolic repair.” We look at Virginia Woolf's notion of “moments of being” as a means and method to find the form that best fits your specific story to tell. We […] The post Lily Dunn : Into Being : The Radical Craft of Memoir and Its Power to Transform appeared first on Tin House.

Surviving Paris is a love story about cancer filled with laughter, sorrow, and some unforgettable cringe-worthy moments. It's a story about Robin Davis' love of adventure, her love of love, and her love for herself. Davis details the good, the bad, and the ugly of expatriating to Paris and one American woman's unexpected and often hilarious journey—and her precious second chance at life.

Welcome to Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, hosted by Maurice Harker—a faith-based resource for those striving to strengthen marriage, increase self-mastery, and apply gospel-centered principles to real-life struggles.Note: This podcast and its programs are not officially affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are created by individuals who strive to live its teachings and apply them in practical, life-changing ways.In this episode, Maurice and the class explore how to respond when relationships become strained, including experiences of being “canceled,” family conflict, and painful rejection—while still staying rooted in Christlike love and personal values.You'll learn practical tools and spiritual principles for:Loving others with charity without compromising beliefsHolding healthy boundaries with peace (not contention)“Adding virtue” to negative thoughts through disciplined mental habitsUsing Christ's example (the woman taken in adultery) to love without lowering standardsStaying regulated in hard conversations—pausing, breathing, and speaking from identityStrengthening your “anchor points” so you can listen deeply without being pulled off courseWhy cheering others on (and cheering yourself on) can change heartsHow connection and community help people endure crisis—especially marriage crisisThis episode is especially for anyone facing rejection, family tension, or marriage strain—and trying to stay faithful, loving, and steady through it all.

In this inspiring episode of the Authors On Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Gina Economopoulos to explore her powerful memoir Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk. Gina shares her journey from deep suffering and loss to finding joy, purpose, and freedom through faith and sobriety. Drawing from 180 pages of raw journal entries, Gina transformed her pain into a story of resilience and hope.Beyond her writing, Gina now serves as an end‑of‑life doula, offering comfort and guidance to families during their most difficult moments—work deeply rooted in her experiences with loss, faith, and healing.

Special re-release! To close out the year, we're counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #3: Zibby's interview with Jen Hatmaker. Enjoy!Zibby interviews beloved New York Times bestselling author and host of the For the Love podcast, Jen Hatmaker, about her brutally honest, funny, and revealing new memoir, AWAKE. Jen opens up about the heartbreak of her 26-year marriage ending, the grief and disorientation that followed, and the slow, painful climb back toward wholeness. She and Zibby explore themes of love, loss, faith, resilience, healing, and the profound support of family and friends. Jen also shares why she chose to tell her story through raw, unpolished vignettes and how writing the book became both an act of truth-telling and a tribute to the people who loved her back to life.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/469Q8uDShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby's Important People! As a Z.I.P., you'll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby's Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3174 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about why Vietnam Vet Robert Hendricks hates napalm. The featured story is titled: ‘I Never Want to See it Again.' Vietnam Soldier Recalls Deadly Napalm, Tet Offensive. It … Continue reading →

Special re-release! To close out the year, we're counting down the Top 10 most-listened-to episodes of 2025. Coming in at #4: Zibby's interview with Amy Griffin. Enjoy!OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK! Zibby interviews her friend, accomplished investor and talented writer, Amy Griffin, about THE TELL, an astonishing and courageous memoir that explores how far we'll go to protect ourselves, and the healing made possible when we finally face our past. Amy reflects on her buried childhood trauma and what it was like to finally confront her secrets. She delves into the process of healing through writing, the misconception of seemingly perfect lives, the power of vulnerability and connection, and the unexpected ways sharing her truth has deepened her relationships.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3XJnUU2Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for listening guides and more. **(Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish American writer Frank McCourt wrote a book in 1996 that was on the New York Times bestseller list for over 100 weeks. Over the next 20 years, "Angela's Ashes" sold close to 10 million copies worldwide. It was translated into 24 languages. McCourt was born in New York City, but moved with his family to Limerick, Ireland, for his childhood years. Frank McCourt died at age 78 in 2009 of melanoma cancer. He was a guest on the Booknotes television program on September 19th, 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irish American writer Frank McCourt wrote a book in 1996 that was on the New York Times bestseller list for over 100 weeks. Over the next 20 years, "Angela's Ashes" sold close to 10 million copies worldwide. It was translated into 24 languages. McCourt was born in New York City, but moved with his family to Limerick, Ireland, for his childhood years. Frank McCourt died at age 78 in 2009 of melanoma cancer. He was a guest on the Booknotes television program on September 19th, 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let help uncork your memoir through a 12 week memoir mentorship program: https://mikecarlon.com/memoir-cohorts/ "Writing is work. It's challenging, it's hard—but it's a skill, and it takes time. If you have patience with yourself, you'll get there." — Jen Braaksma In this episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with Jen Braaksma—former journalist, high school English teacher, and now full-time book coach—to talk about her journey from writing fiction to embracing memoir. Jen shares how her love of storytelling began in childhood, why she pivoted careers during the pandemic, and what she learned about vulnerability while writing her latest book, Befriending Betsy. If you've ever wondered what it takes to write a memoir or how a book coach can transform your writing, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration. Key Themes: The power of persistence: Jen's advice to her younger self—and to all writers—is simple: keep at it, even if it's just a few minutes a day. Memoir vs. biography: Memoir isn't just a timeline of events; it's about introspection and writing from the scar, not the wound. The role of a book coach: Coaching isn't just about editing words—it's about guiding the person behind the story. Vulnerability matters: Writing Befriending Betsy taught Jen to embrace authenticity and share her own story. Healing through writing: Every memoirist Jen has worked with has experienced unexpected catharsis during the process. Writing is a skill: Like any craft, it takes time, patience, and practice—don't expect perfection right away. Everyone's story matters: You don't need to be a celebrity to write a memoir that resonates. Buy Befriending Betsy: A Memoir Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iVNeQ5 Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798896360209 Connect with Jen Website: https://www.jenbraaksma.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/JenBraaksma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenbraaksmabookcoach/ Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #UncorkingAStory #JenBraaksma #BookCoach #MemoirWriting #AuthorInterview #WritingTips #BefriendingBetsy #WritersLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a special collab episode! Chelsea and What Went Wrong hosts Lizzie Bassett and Chris Winterbauer dive into chaotic movie-making stories hidden inside celebrity memoirs and behind-the-scenes Hollywood tea. They trade wild anecdotes, including Tippi Hedren filming with real lions on “Roar,” Barbra Streisand's blunt take on “A Star Is Born” remakes, Jennifer Grey's mid-shoot plastic surgery, Elizabeth Taylor trading lovers while making “Cleopatra,” Rob Lowe's fight club with Tom Cruise, and so much more. Find the full list of books and resources recommended in this episode AND learn more about writing and creating by checking out The Behind the Bangs Patreon. Where to find our guests:  What Went Wrong on Apple Podcasts What Went Wrong on Spotify What Went Wrong Patreon What Went Wrong on Instagram Lizzie Bassett:  Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JanYourStory is starting this week! And since this show falls at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, Grant and Brooke are picking up from where they left off last week (how to start) to focus on how to keep going. Questions of fear and readiness (or lack thereof) are addressed, but the primary message of this week's show is that if you say you want to write a memoir, you can and you will. That said, we all need some tricks and tips, some accountability and community, and a little bit of spirit and magic, too. Tune in and write with Memoir Nation in January, too! Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner are the cohosts of the Memoir Nation podcast and the cofounders of Memoir Nation, which is hosting the inaugural writing challenge, JanYourStory, running January 1-31, 2026. Join us here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[REBROADCAST FROM June 9, 2025] "Somebody Somewhere" star Jeff Hiller discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Hiller will be speaking at Symphony Space on June 10 with "Somebody Somewhere" co-stars Bridget Everett and Murray Hill.

[REBROADCAST FROM March 14, 2025] Social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney rose to fame through her series documenting her gender transition on TikTok. But along with love from many in the LGBTQIA+ community, the videos attracted hate and transphobia. Mulvaney found herself embroiled in a national controversy after her turn as a spokesperson for Bud Light led some to declare a boycott of Bud Light's products. Now, Mulvaney is chronicling her journey into womanhood and national fame in her new memoir, Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer.  

[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 8, 2025] Gene Pressman was the former co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York before the beloved department store closed in 2020. Now, he chronicles the history of his family's business, and his own experience there, in the new memoir They All Came to Barneys: A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store. Pressman discusses the book, and listeners share their memories of Barneys. 

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, chosen third in the NBA draft in 2011, is the author of "In the Name of Freedom." In his book, he talks about advocating for human rights as a professional athlete. The Turkish American basketball player has been critical of the NBA and Nike for doing business with China and has called out LeBron James for staying silent on China's human rights abuses. He has also testified in front of Congress about the authoritarian rule of Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, chosen third in the NBA draft in 2011, is the author of "In the Name of Freedom." In his book, he talks about advocating for human rights as a professional athlete. The Turkish American basketball player has been critical of the NBA and Nike for doing business with China and has called out LeBron James for staying silent on China's human rights abuses. He has also testified in front of Congress about the authoritarian rule of Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, host Maurice Harker leads a powerful Spiritual Psychology Masterclass discussion inspired by a recent General Conference women's session and the doctrine of divine patience.Through real-world family stories, therapeutic insight, and gospel principles, this episode explores what it truly means to cheer each other on, especially when loved ones are off course, questioning faith, or living differently than we hoped.Topics include:Maintaining eternal standards without losing connectionNavigating complex family situations involving faith, boundaries, and LGBTQ+ questionsWhy cheering matters more than correctingSeeing others through Heavenly Father's eyesGod's patience as a model for parenting, marriage, and discipleshipThe power of prayer, agency, and spiritual “rerouting”Using a memorable GPS metaphor and deeply personal experiences, Maurice invites listeners to replace judgment with charity and fear with faith—while still honoring covenants and family values.This episode is for parents, leaders, and disciples who want to stay loving without surrendering truth, and who believe that charity is what helps everyone survive the journey home.

In this powerful episode of the Authors On Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with memoirist Max Friedman to discuss his book Painful Joy. Sparked by his grandson's question, “What is a survivor?”, Max embarked on a five‑year, three‑continent research journey that uncovered his parents' hidden love story in a Swedish refugee camp. What began as a narrative of inherited trauma shifted into one of resilience, hope, and joy.

Alberto Cavaglion"Nella notte straniera"Gli ebrei di Saint Martin de VésubieFusta Editorewww.fustaeditore.itTra 1939 e 1943 il susseguirsi di tragici even- ti favorì il convergere lungo l'arco alpino oc- cidentale di una cospicua quantità di ebrei in fuga dalle persecuzioni. Le leggi razziali in Italia, lo scoppio della seconda guerra mon- diale e la conseguente invasione della Fran- cia meridionale da parte degli italiani, poi la conquista di Parigi da parte dei tedeschi for- mularono una sorta di fatale legge di gravità, capace di attrarre decine e decine di famiglie: donne, anziani e bambini, che ripararono prima lungo la costa che unisce la Riviera di Ponente e la Costa Azzurra (si pensi a Wal- ter Benjamin o Arthur Koestler), poi lungo il versante francese delle Alpi, dalla valle della Vésubie su fino all'Alta Savoia. La maggior parte di loro erano “stranieri”, giunti in Italia dopo il 1933, o fuggiti da Parigi invasa dalle SS. Polacchi, russi, un- gheresi, austriaci. Tra Nizza e Saint Martin vissero un periodo di relativa tranquillità, che di poco precede la fuga attraverso i valichi al- pini al seguito di una armata in rotta. Per una parte di loro l'arrivo in Italia volle dire pri- ma l'internamento nel campo di Borgo San Dalmazzo, poi la deportazione ad Auschwitz. Per i sopravvissuti le valli cuneesi furono ter- ra d'asilo fino alla Liberazione. Una vicenda di grande intensità emotiva, ma un problema non semplice da spiegare per gli storici. Come sciogliere infatti la contraddi- zione di un paese come l'Italia, che s'era dato una legislazione razziale feroce, ma alla fero- cia rinuncia quando si trova a convivere con le strategie di sterminio dell'alleato tedesco e del regime collaborazionista di Vichy?Che cosa fa, di questo libro, qualcosa di diverso da altri su argomenti simili? Forse il fatto che non è solo documento, o cronaca, o descrizione, o rifles- sione, ma un po' tutte queste cose insieme. Andrea Devoto, La Nuova Antologia, 2152, ottobre-dicembre 1984 Le livre suit avec beaucoup de minutie un épisode fort peu connu. Une contribution très attachante qui doit être versée au dossier ouvert par Marrus et Pax- ton dans un ouvrage déja classique. Claude Lévy, Bulletin de la Société d'Histoire de la Deuxième Guerre Mondiale, XVI, 13, 1982 Una scrittura asciutta, la più lontana possibile da ogni giornalistica ricerca di effetti e che perciò non disperde mai l'insuperabile forza del nudo fatto. Lucio Ceva, Il Risorgimento, XXXIV, 1, febbraio 1982 Cavaglion has pieced together the story of several hundred Jews who moved to Nice in the tiny Ital- ian-held part of France after Mussolini's downfall in 1943, hoping (justifiably) that they would be bet- ter treated by the Italians than by the SS. Memoirs, civic, military, parish and hospital records, local ar- chives, diaries and correspondence. John Gatt-Rutter, Fatal flight, Times Literary Supplement, 30 aprile 1982Alberto Cavaglion (Cuneo, 1956) ha insegnato Storia dell'Ebraismo all'U- niversità di Firenze. Nel 2005 con il libro La Resistenza spiegata a mia figlia (terza edizione aggiornata Feltrinelli, 2023) ha vinto il Premio Lo Straniero. Tra i suoi lavori recenti: Verso la Terra promessa. Scrittori italiani a Gerusalemme da Matil- de Serao a Pier P. Pasolini (Carocci 2016); Guida a ‘Se questo è un uomo' (Carocci 2020); Decontaminare le memorie. Luo- ghi, libri, sogni (Add editore 2021); La misura dell'inatteso. Ebraismo e cultura italiana 1815-1988 (Viella 2022); La filosofia del pressappoco. Weininger, Sesso e carattere e la cultura del Novecento (Bi- bliotheka 2025).Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Recorded on December 23, 2025 Book talk starts at 21:50 Sweater KAL -  You have a few weeks to get that sweater finished and posted in our FO Thread.  The deadline is January 15, 2026 EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be attending: 1.  New Year Fiber Retreat - January 1 - 4, 2026 in San Juan Bautista 2.  NoCKRs - April 23-26, 2026 in San Juan Bautista.      KNITTING Barb has finished: 75-Yard Malabrigo Fingerless Mitts by Jeanne Stevenson, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Red Brick colorwway   Tracie has finished: 1.  Bankhead hats #7, 8 and 9 by Susie Gourley 2.  Curly Snake by Susan B. Anderson 3.  Nice to Gnome You by Sarah Schira in assorted fingering yarns 4.  Neck Down Pullover for Men by Diane Soucy in Berroco Remix Chunky in the fern colorway   Tracie has Cast-on 1.  Chicory Pullover by Susan Moskwa using Malabrigo Washted in the Pascal colorway   Barb is still working on:   1.  Colorwork Dip pullover by Suvi Knits, using 2 colors of Berroco Remix Light in Peony and Mist   2.  75-Yard Malabrigo Fingerless Mitts by Jeanne Stevinson using Plymouth Encore Tweed using the Brick Red colorway   3.  Pivot Cowl by Purl Soho using Duren Dyeworks Contentment DK     Tracie continues to work on:   1.  Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu, using Mod Yarns Fingering 101 in Angelyne   2.  Vanilla socks with FLK heel in Dreaming of Hue 75% SW Merino/25% Nylon in Unicorn Tails   3.  Ruby's Ruby Sweater using the Darling Darby pattern using Plymouth Encore Starz     BOOKS   Tracie has Finished:   1.   Hope to Die (DI Adam Fawley #6-) by Cara Hunter -  4/5 stars   2.  You Wanna Be on Top? A Memoir of Makeovers, Manipulation and Not Becoming America's Next Top Model by Sarah Hartshorn  - 4 Stars   3.  Blood Runs Deep (DS Malkie McCullch #1 by Doug Sinclair - 3 stars   Barb has Finished:   1.  The Next Everest: Surviving the Mountain's Deadliest Day and Finding the Resilience to Climb it Again - 4 stars   2.  A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumbar - 5 stars

Special Christmas/New Year edition with the brothers' mother! The brothers welcome their mother, the author and educator Jean Said Makdisi, to the show, to discuss her books, her memories of growing up between Palestine and Egypt, living in America in the 1950s and 1960s and returning to Lebanon, where she raised her children through the 1975-1990 war while teaching at Beirut University College. She is the author of "Teta, Mother and Me: An Arab Woman's Memoir" and "Beirut Fragments: A War Memoir."  This episode was recorded live and produced by Layla Makdisi. Date of recording: August 8, 2025. Watch the video edition on our YouTube channel Follow us on our socials: X: @MakdisiStreet YouTube: @MakdisiStreet Insta: @Makdisist TikTok: @Makdisistreet Music by Hadiiiiii Sign up at Patreon.com/MakdisiStreet to access all the bonus content, including the latest Q&A  

Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcomeToday's guest is Sari Botton, writer, editor, and publisher of the Substack hits Oldster and Memoir Land, joining The Bleeders to talk candidly about her unconventional path through publishing, why she ultimately chose ownership, longevity, and creative control over chasing traditional industry validation, and how she built a thriving ecosystem around her work.In this episode, Sari breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable writing and publishing career outside the gatekeepers. She shares how she launched bestselling anthologies like Goodbye to All That and Never Can Say Goodbye after being repeatedly told “you can't do that,” what it was like working at Longreads during a pivotal moment in digital publishing, and why Substack ultimately gave her the freedom she'd been seeking all along. We also dig into her debut memoir And You May Find Yourself... and the realities of publishing creative nonfiction, including the emotional and ethical challenges of writing about real people, the importance of blurring and revision, and why small presses—and even self-publishing—can sometimes offer more protection and creative freedom than major publishers. This conversation is a must-listen for writers questioning what success in publishing actually looks like in the creator economy.Subscribe to Sari's Substacks Oldster, Memoir Land, and Adventures in "Journalism." Follow her on Instagram @saribotton, and buy your copy of And You May Find Yourself... on Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Instagram @courtneykocak and Bluesky @courtneykocak.bsky.social. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.Courtney is teaching some upcoming workshops you might be interested in:How to Make 2026 Your Best Writing Year Yet: Manifest Your Writing Goals: https://writingworkshops.com/products/how-to-make-2026-your-best-writing-year-yet-manifest-your-writing-goals-zoom-seminar-with-courtney-kocakNew Year's Newsletter & Pitch Party Extravaganza (use code BLEEDERS for $100 off): https://www.courtneykocak.com/store/new-years-newsletter-pitch-party-extravaganza-2026How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought: https://writingworkshops.com/products/how-to-build-a-platform-for-writers-who-shudder-at-the-thought-zoom-seminarStart a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network and Business: https://writingworkshops.com/products/start-a-newsletter-to-supercharge-your-platform-network-business-zoom-seminarLand Big Bylines by Writing for Columns: https://writingworkshops.com/products/land-big-bylines-by-writing-for-columns-zoom-seminarSo You Want to Start a Podcast?: https://writingworkshops.com/products/start-podcast-workshop-courtney-kocakEdit & Elevate: Revision Intensive: https://writingworkshops.com/products/edit-elevate-revision-intensive-zoom-seminar-with-courtney-kocak

In 1946 Joseph Geha moved with his family from Lebanon to Toledo, Ohio. He grew up on his family's stories and delicious Lebanese food, and brings them together in the book 'Kitchen Arabic.' On the Talk of Iowa book club, Geha discusses the book with host Charity Nebbe and expert readers.

What happens when a beagle bred for laboratory research gets a second life—and changes a human forever?Journalist and author Melanie D.G. Kaplan joins me for a conversation about her book Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research.It's also our December pick for It Has to Be Read.At the center of the story is Hammy—a former lab dog who survived isolation, fear, and trauma, and went on to teach lessons about forgiveness, patience, joy, and what it truly means to be alive.This episode explores:The hidden reality of animal research in the U.S.Why tens of thousands of dogs are still used in labsHow love and companionship can rehabilitate traumaWhat dogs teach humans about forgiveness and presenceWhy compassion may be our last shared moral languageIf you love dogs, care about ethics, or believe stories can change the world, I hope you'll watch, listen, and share.LINKhttps://melaniedgkaplan.comI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip. Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

Episode 3173 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the My Lai Massacre. The featured story is titled: MY LAI, AND ITS OMENS. It appeared on the Substack website and was submitted by Seymour Hersh. Hersh … Continue reading →

00:08 Robert Reich, political economist who worked in the administrations of three presidents (most prominently as Secretary of Labor for Bill Clinton) now emeritus Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. His latest book is Coming Up Short: a memoir of my America. This is a rebroadcast of our original interview in summer of 2025. The post Robert Reich on Robert Reich: Former labor secretary talks new memoir appeared first on KPFA.

Episode 3172 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the thirty weapons from the Vietnam War that revolutionized future warfare. The featured story is titled: 30 Vietnam-Era Weapons That Changed Warfare Forever. It appeared on the … Continue reading →

#198 - A story of wild trails, darker nights, and a love that wouldn't let go. I sat down with author and long-distance hiker Wing Williams to unpack his “howling twenties,” the constant motion that took him across 49 states, and the quiet rituals that hid a growing addiction. From Mount Washington to the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, Wing explains how the woods taught him endurance and community while alcohol promised relief from an unseen torment he now names as spiritual warfare.What follows is a candid look at rock bottom: seizures, medical detox, and the moment pride finally broke into surrender. Wing shares why asking for help is the bravest first step, how family showed up when it counted, and why spiritual and medical support must work together when alcohol has become a lifeline and a trap. We also explore the stark difference between hiking with a bottle and living strong in sobriety, the loneliness of being misunderstood, and the humble daily practices that keep recovery honest.Cinereal, Wing's new memoir, threads these pieces into a story about addiction, faith, and redemption that is both gritty and life-giving. You'll hear practical insights on recognizing early warning signs of dependency, how long trails like the AT and PCT become blueprints for resilience, and what it means to rebuild identity on purpose instead of performance. If you've ever felt lost in the silence after the summit, this conversation offers a handhold: hope is real, healing is possible, and you don't have to walk alone.If this episode moved you, tap follow, leave a quick review to help others find the show, and share it with a friend who needs to hear that redemption is still on the table.To learn more about Wing and his book check out wingwilliams.com and give him a follow on Instagram @cinerealememoir.Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

If you're not listening to the Chasing Chevy Chase podcast, here's an episode to whet your appetite... Chevy Chase takes an unexpected turn into sci-fi thriller territory with Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992). Directed by John Carpenter and adapted from H.F. Saint's novel, the film follows Nick Halloway (Chase), who becomes invisible after a freak laboratory accident. As he grapples with the perks and pitfalls of invisibility, he also tries to evade ruthless CIA operative David Jenkins (Sam Neill) and connect with Alice Monroe (Daryl Hannah). It's an ambitious mash-up of comedy, romance, and paranoia that didn't quite land with audiences or critics at the time but remains one of the oddest entries in Chase's career. Mike, Mark, and Chris break down the film's tonal shifts, behind-the-scenes clashes, and its place in both Chase's and Carpenter's filmographies.Visit http://www.chasingchevypodcast.com for more... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

If you're not listening to the Chasing Chevy Chase podcast, here's an episode to whet your appetite... Chevy Chase takes an unexpected turn into sci-fi thriller territory with Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992). Directed by John Carpenter and adapted from H.F. Saint's novel, the film follows Nick Halloway (Chase), who becomes invisible after a freak laboratory accident. As he grapples with the perks and pitfalls of invisibility, he also tries to evade ruthless CIA operative David Jenkins (Sam Neill) and connect with Alice Monroe (Daryl Hannah). It's an ambitious mash-up of comedy, romance, and paranoia that didn't quite land with audiences or critics at the time but remains one of the oddest entries in Chase's career. Mike, Mark, and Chris break down the film's tonal shifts, behind-the-scenes clashes, and its place in both Chase's and Carpenter's filmographies.Visit http://www.chasingchevypodcast.com for more... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

We're trying out Daggerheart by running a mash-up campaign of Call from the Netherdeep (from Critical Role)  and The Eyes of the Lich Queen from WotC.   https://shop.critrole.com/products/critical-role-call-of-the-netherdeep   This program is a production of the Murfreesboro Murder Hobo Old-School Gaming Association.  Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/share/15H9JmPEYFN/ and https://www.instagram.com/mightydeedspod?igsh=d3VheW5tcHZxeGN2   https://discord.gg/dQPqvYN44 Support us at patreon.com/MightyDeedsPod

Notes and Links to Joe McGinniss' Work   Joe McGinniss Jr. is the author of DAMAGED PEOPLE, CAROUSEL COURT and THE DELIVERY MAN. Buy Damaged People: A Memoir of Fathers and Sons   Joe's Wikipedia   Review of Damaged People in Kirkus Reviews   People Magazine Article about Damaged People At about 1:30, Joe talks about wonderful feedback he's gotten from readers of his memoir At about 2:40, Pete and Joe reflect on his father's work and ideas in relation to the “public intellectual” At about 4:45, Joe expands on the hard work and determination that led to him being so revered, even by Robert F. Kennedy At about 8:10, Joe gives purchasing information for Damaged People  At about 9:30, Joe gives seeds and background for his memoir, including a catalyst in a 2016 New Yorker article At about 10:45, The two discuss the book's epigraphs and Joe remarks on writing about such personal experiences and close friends and family At about 13:50, Joe responds to Pete's questions about the book's Prologue setting At about 16:50, Joe expands on the analogy of his father put forth by his brother of their father as a “puppy pissing on the rug” At about 21:40, Pete references Lorenzo Carcaterra's A Safe Place and connections to Joe's book At about 23:00, Joe expands upon cycles involving sons and fathers and reflects on the line from the book that “progress is being made” At about 28:00, Joe responds to Pete's questions about a telling photo opp for a magazine article on Heroes by his father At about 30:50, Pete and Joe give background on Joe, Sr.'s breakthrough with The Selling of the President, and Joe discusses connections between the events of the book and today's politics At about 33:00, the two discuss Joe's father's triumphs and the parts he was lacking as a father, in connection to his own father's treatment of him; Joe emphasizes that his son knew he “was loved” by his grandfather  At about 36:20, Pete lays out some of the book's flashforward scene to beautiful memories of his growing son and wonderful wife, and then the two talk Rex Chapman and basketball inspiration  At about 40:10, Joe talks about his first book's tour, and how he built great memories, and he talks about the juxtaposed  At about 41:40, The two discuss the “idyllic” life lived by Joe's father (and Joe for a while), and Joe shares some amazing anecdotes from those days At about 44:40, Joe relates the story of his dog Lucy being stolen by a 19-year-old Kiefer Sutherland (!) At about 45:30, Joe expands on his father's experience researching Fatal Vision At about 49:50, Joe gives background on the importance of the saying, “Everything's blowin' away” in connection to his father's energy and ambition and anxiety At about 52:45, Joe responds to Pete's questions about his father's treatment of Jeffrey McDonald in Fatal Vision At about 53:30, Pete reflects on changes in Joe's relationship with his son as he grows up At about 54:30, Joe recounts the story that Janet Malcolm wrote regarding the MacDonald case and how Joe, Sr. was sued  At about 59:20, Joe traces the late 80s and 90s for his father, and his bold decision to turn down an O.J. Simpson trial book and write instead about Italian soccer At about 1:05:30, Joe shares his perspective on apology letters and confession letters written by his father to him and his siblings At about 1:08:00, Joe reflects on the times in which he knew he had been too overbearing and strict with his son in his basketball career At about 1:11:50, Joe reflects on ideas of life and father-son relationships as “process[es]” in connection to his father's death and “gaps” left behind At about 1:15:10, Joe responds to Pete's question about how he now sees sons after these years of writing and reflection  At about 1:17:30, Joe charts his dad's reactions to hip-hop      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 315 with Cole Cuchna, the host and the creator of Dissect, a serialized music podcast that examines a single album per season, one song per episode. Dissect was named "Best podcast of 2017" by Quartz, and the following year was named "Best podcast of 2018" by the New York Times. It has done deep dives on albums by Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Childish Gambino, Tyler the Creator, MF Doom, Radiohead, Frank Ocean, and more.    The episode airs on December 30.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

The intriguing memoir Tom Johnson recently released is called Driven: A Life in Public Service from LBJ to CNN and it's full of amazing anecdotes. Tom joined the White House in his early twenties, was the one to inform LBJ of Martin Luther King's shooting, was a giant in newspapers and cable news, and loaned Gorbachev a pen that was used to sign the paperwork dissolving the USSR. Tom's personal story is a little more vulnerable and fragile. He tells of experiencing a suicidal depression in a time when such things were never discussed, being of the opinion that depression was a sign of weakness, and getting it treated anyway at the behest of his wife. Tom also shares his regrets, now at age 84, about being so driven by his career and accomplishments that he gave his family far less of his time and attention than he should have. It's a moving interview about someone who had a front row seat for history and is now examining what it all meant.Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun.Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com!Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org.Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group. Help is available right away.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALKCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines 

This week we're in full prep mode to write write write in January for our JanYourStory writing challenge. With that in mind, Brooke and and Grant tackle beginnings. How to start isn't limited to how to get started. Starting involves starting to write each day, and how to start thinking about writing, and ways to start a memoir. We talk about all this and more, with an eye on the new year and throwing down a lot of content in January. Let's go!Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner are the cohosts of the Memoir Nation podcast and the cofounders of Memoir Nation, which is hosting the inaugural writing challenge, JanYourStory, running January 1-31, 2026. Join us here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Memoirist and professor Maggie Andersen on turning a Chicago theater coming of age into No Stars in Jefferson Park, translating performance craft to the page, writing honestly about love, loss, and disability with care and permission, and trusting the long arc of a creative life.  You'll learn:Why writing “for others” can be generous without self-erasure (and how to tell the difference). What theater can teach memoirists about scene movement, including emotional marks, entrances, and exits. How to borrow “page-turner” pacing without sacrificing literary depth. What to cut or keep when you're thinking like a live audience rather than a solitary reader. How to shape a memoir around friendship and time, even when you're learning the form as you write. What “truth with care” can look like in memoir, including permission, restraint, and choosing what must be faced on the page. Ways to involve the people you're writing about early, so the work stays accountable to real humans. Why your definition of “making it” may change, and how timing, fit, and rejection can still lead to publication.  Resources and Links:No Stars in Jefferson Park About Maggie AndersenMaggie Andersen has published fiction and nonfiction in magazines such as Salt Hill, Blood Orange, the Los Angeles Review, Creative Nonfiction, Grain, Cutbank, and DIAGRAM. She has been a finalist for the Montana Prize for Nonfiction and has been nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize. She is an Associate Professor of English at Dominican University and an ensemble member at the Gift Theatre. Her debut memoir, No Stars in Jefferson Park, was published by Northwestern University Press in October 2025.   For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Ina Garten is a New York Times bestselling author, beloved Food Network star, and cultural icon whose Barefoot Contessa brand has reshaped home cooking for millions. In this conversation from May 2025, Garten sits down with Willie Geist at City Winery in New York City during the second Sunday Sitdown Live to discuss her memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens, starting her own business, and the steady support of her husband Jeffrey. (Venue sponsored by City Winery.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ONCE UPON A TOME: A MISSION TO EVALUATE A REMOTE LIBRARY Colleague Oliver Darkshire. Guest Oliver Darkshire discusses his memoir, Once Upon a Tome, recounting a "mission" to a remote house to evaluate a library. After a difficult trek through woods, he discovered moldy French texts he couldn't read and sinister spiritual works on exorcism. He also introduces Sotheran's hidden London location. NUMBER 1 1913 Cotswolds