Podcasts about Microcosm

This week on the pod, J. Hunter Bennett, author of "More Punk than the Public Library" joins Joe and Elly to talk curating Little Free Libraries, writing the books YOU want to read, and why policing other folks' tastes is anti-punk behavior.Get the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/62128************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the People's Guide to Publishing book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: https://microcosmpublishing.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: https://microcosm.pub/newsletterFind us on social media:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@microcosmpub/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pubFacebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishing************

We, as humans, appear to be an energy source for some form of interdimensional parasites, and the evidence is becoming increasingly prevalent. Are these aggressive microbes a result of top-secret biological projects, or could they be alien? More people are being infected, resulting in significant brain deterioration and aberrant behavior. On this captivating episode, Clyde Lewis uncovers PARASITE REX: TROUBLE IN THE MICROCOSM. The original broadcast was on June 23, 2016.

Now that Emily's successfully emigrated to the Alliance of Sentients, far from the solar system she grew up in, she has more options. It feels scary, like falling, to think about becoming Eli. But it also feels strangely free...Today's story is the second and final part of “Coffee and Free-Fall” by S. Park, who has been writing queer, furry , and weird fiction since he was six, you can find more of his stories at Microcosm, and on Etsy.Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsIf you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements, fill out the submission template and get in touch with us.https://thevoice.dog/episode/coffee-and-free-fall-by-s-park-part-2-of-2

Emily was born and raised on Mars, where on paper morphs and humans are equals, but in reality there are opportunities available to humans that just aren't options for most morphs. Such as transition.Today's story is the first of two parts of “Coffee and Free-fall” by S. Park, who has been writing queer, furry , and weird fiction since he was six, you can find more of his stories at Microcosm, and on Etsy.Read for you by Rob MacWolf — werewolf hitchhiker.thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsIf you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements, fill out the submission template and get in touch with us.https://thevoice.dog/episode/coffee-and-free-fall-by-s-park-part-1-of-2

You would think that if you publish more books, you'll make more money. But that's not always the case! While expanding your title list might feel like the easiest path to profit, you should also factor in staff time and bandwidth, resources, and retailer overwhelm.This week on the podcast, Microcosm's Marketing and Publicity Supervisor, Daley Farr, joins Joe and Elly to talk about her suggestion for us to publish fewer books, and why the data backs it up.************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

The weekend crew recaps another disappointing series for the Boston Red Sox, who are running out of time to turn their season around. They also talk a bit about some past Red Sox prospect busts and deep cut former Red Sox players.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ This episode is brought to you by TJStats — advanced MLB stats and tools including pitcher summaries, prospect rankings, and live pitch data. Head over to tjstats.ca and use code PESKY for 25% off your first month.

Sales reps are crucial pieces of the book industry puzzle. They are the the ones who help stores find the titles that would be good fits, give feedback to publishers about their title lists, and so much more!This week on the pod, we're back chatting with sales rep extraordinaire Maureen Karb to talk about the process of selling books to bookstores, and what makes a great rep.************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

What does hermeticism, the bible, and ancient culture have to do with faith? And more importantly how can these historical currents connect to give us a fresh way of seeing reality that can revitalize our faith to give us a roadmap back to wonder, meaning and power? I talk about all of this in this teaching. If you appreciate my work please consider a donation to: "paypal.me/newdayglobal". You can also find me on Substack,

Civita is living proof that places facing decline can adapt and overcome by drawing on their unique identity. This hilltop town-turned-tourist destination is a microcosm of Italy itself. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter:

You open up your inbox and—surprise!— someone wants to turn your book into a movie! Or include it in a book club! Or feature it on a recommendation list! All you have to do is pay a small fee.Oftentimes in book world, if something feels too good to be true, it often is (especially if they want you to pay). This week on the pod, Joe, Elly, and Jane Friedman talk about the common scams authors and publishers are sent, what to look out for, and how to avoid them.Want more publishing insights from Jane? Check out The Bottom Line at www.janefriedman.com************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Books should be sold to book stores, right? That's it?Eh, not really! There are markets for books everywhere, from your local museum gift shop to the gas station around the corner. How do you find these markets, and figure out what types of books sell at what types of stores? What even IS the difference between a gift and specialty shop? This week on the pod, Joe and Elly dive in!************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

In this episode, Madeline chats with her friend Jess Fetterman, a historian with a bachelor's degree in agriculture, a brief history of how agriculture became sciencey, her family's connections to farming, an influential high school research experience, living history, some basics on the Quakers and the college she went to, her unique college experiences, marrying traditional and modern agricultural practices, subsidiarity, her grad school stints and mental health, the importance of cultivation to our humanity, the effects of her parents' mixed marriage on her religious upbringing, the liturgy and how her husband helped her be comfortable with different liturgies, how she met her husband, being a biritual marriage, and so much more!-link: Byz Ben's episode, Silent Spring, I&A, Caroline George's episodeDuring the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include episodes 63 and 97, Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, and the Inkwells and Anvils community.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!

Running economy is one of the most misunderstood concepts in endurance training — and one of the most trainable. In this episode, Zoë Rom and TJ David break down what running economy actually is, why it matters more than VO2 max for marathoners and ultra runners, and the specific levers you can pull to get more output for the same input. Using the analogy of miles per gallon, they explain how two runners with identical VO2 max can run race times that differ by 20+ minutes — and what's going on under the hood to explain the gap.The conversation covers the seven physiological factors that determine economy, from tendon stiffness and motor unit recruitment to substrate utilization and thermoregulation. Then they dig into the five interventions that actually move the needle: strength training, plyometrics, strides, hills, and consistent aerobic volume over time. Finally, they bust four of the most persistent running form myths — that you need to run 180 steps per minute, that mid-foot striking is automatically better, that super shoes are cheating, and that form drills will fix your mechanics.If you're an intermediate runner who feels like you've plateaued despite logging the miles, this is the episode that explains what's missing. Plus a coach spotlight intro with Microcosm's Zachary Russell.

We've been honing our software behind-the-scenes for decades, but this is our first public-facing website makeover since 2012! For 30 years, we've had a riotously maximalist ecommerce website. And it's worked—pretty well. But lately, you've been telling us what you want it to do better and we've been scribbling notes and making plans. This week on the pod, Joe and Elly talk about what went into the decision to rebuild the front end of our website, the cool new search features, and how we've made it even easier for buyers to use.Check out Elly's blog post on our website! Microcosm.pub/Makeover************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

The punks, despite all the best efforts of society and time, are still kicking around, and we love that for them/us. This week on the pod, J. Hunter Bennett, author of "More Punk than the Public Library," joins Joe and Elly to talk about middle-aged punk life, starting a little free punk rock library during the pandemic outside his house on a well-trafficked corner of Chevy Chase, D.C., and more.Get J. Hunter Bennett's book and zines here: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/artist/j-hunter-bennett************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

This week we welcome you behind the scenes of Microcosm Coaching with a quick introduction to Coach Zachary Russell, an athletic trainer and strength coach whose multisport background spans Ironman, triathlon, marathoning, and trail running. He shares what kinds of athletes light him up to coach and how his experience across disciplines shapes the way he builds plans.Then Zoë and TJ dig into TJ's recent Canyons Endurance Run 100K, which he completed roughly 80 minutes off his goal time after a brutal stretch of life context, including his dad's ongoing health and the loss of his uncle the night before the race. They talk about how Cliff and TJ restructured the build entirely, doing more base earlier and less intensity later, and yet Training Peaks read his fitness as identical to previous cycles. They get honest about caretaker stress, mental bandwidth, the choice to keep the door open to joy even when training feels heavy, and why the comparison trap between seasons can quietly steal everything.The bulk of the episode tackles a listener question from Delaney, who has noticed the same faces at every ultra and is wondering whether stringing races together actually counts as training. Zoë and TJ define training the way Microcosm uses it, intentional movement with an adaptive purpose, and reframe it as a continuum rather than a binary. They unpack the B race concept, the difference between racing it and running it, the lily pad effect of bouncing race to race without ever integrating what you learned, and the diminishing returns of using events as a substitute for consistency. They also offer a few honest questions to ask yourself, including whether you would still be putting in this volume if nothing were on the calendar, and what it means to build a higher floor in the interstitial periods most runners ignore.Have a question for the show? Email us at microcosmcoaching@gmail.com and check out microcosmcoaching.com to learn more about working with our coaches.

Where would we be without our lovely warehouse staff? (Lost, confused, bookless, most likely.)This week on the pod, join Joe and Elly as they talk about our warehouses, how they work, and the hardworking systems nerds that keep it going. ************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Why does your running fitness plateau, and what can you actually do about it? Zoë and TJ break down the five real reasons endurance athletes get stuck, a lack of training intentionality, under-recovery, chronic under-fueling, a mismatch between training and event demands, and failing to apply progressive overload across more than one lever. This episode also features a coach spotlight with James Nance, a Microcosm coach specializing in multi-sport athletes and RED-S recovery, TJ's mindset heading into race week at Canyons 100K, and a Reddit question on why your legs fall apart after your first 50K.New to Microcosm? Roster spots are open — email microcosmcoaching@gmail.com or visit microcosmcoaching.com.

Joe Biel is an independent publisher who draws origins, inspiration, and methods from punk rock to sell millions of books. He is the founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing, a Publishers Weekly's fastest-growing publisher from 2022-2024. Biel has been featured in Time, Esquire, Forbes, Bulletproof Radio, Spectator (Japan), G33K (Korea), as well as NPR and PBS. He is the author of A People's Guide to Publishing (and cohost of the podcast by the same name), Autism Relationships Handbook, Unfuck Your Business, Enduring Legacy of Portland's Black Panthers, (and dozens more), and the director of five feature films, including Aftermass: Bicycling in a Post-Critical Mass Portland, $100 & a T-Shirt, and hundreds of short films. Joe joined us from the floor of the London Book Fair to discuss Microcosm's 30-year anniversary and what makes them stand out from other publishers. He also discusses their move from traditional publishing distribution to independent self-distribution, touching on how it has positively impacted their book sales and improved the company as a whole.To learn more about Microcosm Publishing, visit their website. Also, check out their People's Guide to Publishing podcast on any of your favorite podcast apps. You can find Joe on substack and LinkedIn.

Ben Wolf — cinematographer and director of the documentary Changing Lanes — is in good traffic this week for a conversation about using a Brooklyn bike lane project as a lens for understanding democracy, infrastructure, and why America feels politically stuck. As the documentary begins its theatrical release in Los Angeles and prepares to stream on major platforms, Ben reflects on what local stories can teach national audiences and why good information matters more than ever.We also touch on: How the pandemic created space to pursue creative projects. Cycling's transformation from outsider activity to mainstream. Why streets are a proxy for bigger political problems. Mayors Bloomberg, Adams, and Mamdani's approaches to bike infrastructure and street safety. Renters versus owners in infrastructure debates. Car commercials as propaganda for the status quo. Why there's no equivalent marketing for walking and biking. Film festival reception and upcoming theatrical release. Sicily hill towns where streets have stairs, and walking ten minutes to the piazza for coffee.Timeline:00:00 Ben Wolf and Changing Lanes.07:23 Three years following a street redesign story.08:15 The pandemic as catalyst for directing.09:07 Wanting to explore local transportation and politics.09:41 Streets as illustrations of democracy.10:09 The locked public meeting.11:12 Finding the spine of the story.11:45 Housing debates bleeding into street fights.13:58 Renters versus owners and credibility claims.16:54 The broader political paralysis theme.16:01 Mamdani election and optimism for change.17:55 Bloomberg and Janette Sadik-Khan's rapid change era.19:39 Mayor Eric Adams' record.21:10 Why compromise feels impossible.26:21 Corporate car propaganda versus reality.30:48 Generations of automotive marketing.36:34 The counter-narrative we don't get.42:25 Making local stories nationally relevant.43:06 The problem of bad information.44:10 Car companies as propaganda experts.44:51 Documentaries as counter to corporate messaging.45:55 Theatrical release and streaming plans.46:47 Hosting screenings in your city.47:48 LA as the most car-centric place.48:08 Using Olympics as catalyst for change.48:33 The commute question.48:53 A vacation house in Sicily.49:22 Everything within a ten-minute walk.49:38 Wrapping up.Further context:Where to view the film, upcoming.Hosting a screening.

If you're keeping up with publishing news at all, you've undoubtedly heard about the "Shy Girl" controversy, where Mia Ballard's book was pulled by the publisher after claims it was written by AI.More and more stories like this are hitting the feeds all the time, from authors to book reviewers. What does this mean for the industry, and are AI detectors even reliable? Jane Friedman of The Bottom Line is back on the pod this week with Joe and Elly to talk about the AI buzz!Want more industry insights from Jane? Check out The Bottom Line at https://janefriedman.com/************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Most runners follow a training plan. Very few understand the architecture behind why it's built the way it's built, and that gap is exactly where progress stalls.This week, we break down the science of periodization: what it actually is, how to structure a full training year around it, and the most common mistakes that keep athletes stuck in the gray zone. We cover training intensity distribution (pyramidal vs. polarized vs. mixed), block versus concurrent periodization and what the research actually supports, the five phases of a well-built training year, and why your easy days are probably not easy enough. Zoë also shares what she's noticed firsthand after switching to a block-style approach in her own training, the good, the bad, and the PRs.Before the main topic, we run through a Hot or Not triple-header: Nomeo broccoli sprout shots (real mechanism, no peer-reviewed human data yet), the Apex Narwhal palm cooling device (the Stanford science is interesting, the application for runners is not), and pelvic floor PT, which gets a full endorsement for every runner, regardless of gender or whether you've ever been pregnant.New to Microcosm? We'd love to be your coaches. Reach us at microcosmcoaching@gmail.com or visit microcosm-coaching.com.

In this interview with **Joseph P. Farrell**, we explore a dangerous idea: if the observer shapes reality, then manipulating human perception may also manipulate the cosmos itself.Recorded during COVID for *Magical Egypt* Season 4, this conversation dives into the observer effect beyond physics, mass narrative control, group intention, memory manipulation, the Mandela Effect, magic as alignment with natural law, and why ancient cultures treated perception as a cosmological technology.A discussion on power, propaganda, ritual, collapse — and what happens when perception itself becomes the battlefield.Once you hear it, you won't look at narratives — or reality — the same way again.00:00 — The Observer Effect Goes Beyond Physics00:40 — Microcosm & Macrocosm: Ancient Doctrine, Modern Science02:13 — The Universe as a Living Organism, Not a Machine03:16 — If You Manipulate the Observer, You Manipulate Reality04:12 — Group Intention & Collective Power06:39 — Can Human Intention Alter Physical Systems?08:39 — Narratives, Logos, and the Cost of Acting Against Reality11:40 — The Mandela Effect: Memory or Manipulation?14:13 — Are Timelines Being Engineered?15:17 — What Magic Actually Is (and Why It Backfires)16:26 — Magic vs Sacrament: Form, Matter, Intention18:55 — The Enlightenment and the Break in Tradition21:12 — Music, Cosmology, and the Loss of Meaning24:58 — Where Ancient Knowledge Still Survives26:47 — Astrology, Art, and Hidden Cosmological Language30:12 — Civilization at the Point of Collapse33:52 — What Happens After the Fall35:02 — Final ReflectionsSend us Fan MailGet the latest updates on our link treehttps://linktr.ee/magicalegypt.comConnecthttps://www.facebook.com/vanesemcneillOwn Magical Egypthttp://www.magicalegypt.comGet Hekahttps://wow.magicalegyptstore.com/hekaBecome a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/magicalegypt

Throwback time! This week on the pod, we're revisiting an old-school episode, where Joe and Elly report back after helping out on the shipping floor. Did our systems hold up? What did they learn in the process? (Spoiler alert: A bit!)************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Most runners ask one question before a race: did I finish my training plan? But fitness and race readiness are not the same thing — and in this episode, Zoë and TJ break down the physiological and psychological framework that actually tells you whether you're ready to toe the line.They start with the foundational model: fitness + freshness + specificity. Using the Banister fitness-fatigue model, they explain how both signals decay at different rates (fatigue's half-life is roughly 7–10 days; fitness is 40–45) — and why that gap is exactly where your race-day performance capacity lives.From there, they go sign by sign through five indicators you're ready — including aerobic decoupling and cardiac drift as readiness metrics, what glycogen supercompensation actually feels like during taper, why race-specific physiological systems (VO2max, lactate threshold, SGLT-1/GLUT-5 gut adaptation) can't be faked on race day, and how pre-race anxiety and pre-race arousal are the same physiological state with a different cognitive label.Then the five signs you're not: climbing out of a fatigue hole your neuroendocrine system is still broadcasting, missing race-specific work that willpower can't replace, running on a pain you've been rationalizing, under-fueling and under-sleeping your way to the start line, and the hardest conversation in coaching — when your goal and your fitness aren't in the same zip code.They also get into: Hot or Not on energy drinks at aid stations, AI-generated Spotify playlists vs. human curation, multi-day races and FKTs, and Prancercise (yes, really).Topics covered:The Banister fitness-fatigue model and why fitness and freshness decay at different ratesAerobic decoupling (Pa:Hr) and cardiac drift as race readiness signalsTraining Stress Balance (TSB): what the +10 to +25 range actually meansGlycogen supercompensation during taper — and why you should not get on a scaleVO2max, lactate threshold, and time-on-feet: the specificity gapGut training: SGLT-1 and GLUT-5 transporter adaptation, and why 12 weeks out is not too earlyPre-race arousal vs. anxiety — the Alison Wood Brooks reappraisal researchHPA axis dysregulation, HRV, and the neuroendocrine signals of a fatigue holeDOMS vs. injury-relevant pain — the checklist coaches actually useWIG, WAG, and WOG: cascading race goals and why rigid goals aren't ambitiousMore at microcosm-coaching.com. Join the Foothills community for $10/month — group coaching, Slack community, and twice-monthly roundtables with Microcosm coaches.

Maureen Karb is a field sales rep and with Como Sales, a rep group that focuses on indie publishers selling to indie bookstores. Because of what she does, Maureen has a great knowledge and perspective on what's new and trending at bookstores.From romantasy and horror to new types of bookstores opening all over the country, this week on the pod, join Maureen, Joe, and Elly to talk about what's hot (and what's not) in book world.************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

It's been said more and more frequently that reviews from trade publications don't sell books the way they used to. Why is that, and what DOES sell books? This week on the pod, Jane Friedman of the Bottom Line is back to talk with Joe and Elly about the movement away from book critique to book content, what book reviews are good for, and what, if anything, they can do to help sell books.For more valuable insights about the book industry from Jane, check out The Bottom Line: https://janefriedman.com/about-the-bottom-line-by-jane-friedman/************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

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Danny Caine, author of "How to Resist Amazon and Why", "How to Protect Bookstores and Why", and the new "How to Defend Books and Why" is a writer, speaker, and former bookstore owner. This week on the podcast, join Danny, Elly, and Joe as they talk about the interplay of book bans and freedom movements the world over, how you can defend books, and the work and the conversations and interviews that shaped "How to Defend Books."Get Danny's books on the Microcosm website, or your local indie bookstore!https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/artist/danny-caineTo find out more about book bans and challenges, visit https://www.ala.org/bbooks************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

At this point, most of us are familiar with checking the air quality when we go outside during certain times of the year, or ventilating when using chemicals or it's the flu season. But how familiar are you with the air in your home on a day to day basis? From radon, ozone, particulate matter, and more, there's a lot you can do to keep breathing easy, and we've got a book to help!This week on the podcast, "Air Self-Care Handbook" author Melissa Wrolstad joins Joe & Elly to talk about development of the book and how to take care of your air.Get "The Air Self-Care Handbook" here: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/987************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how the Mishkan(Tabernacle) was a microcosm of how we are to live our lives. How we are supposed to make our homes and hearts into a sanctuary for G-D. He also speaks about the diffrent levels of motivation when it cam to the donations of the Mishkan. How it can be a guide for us on pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zone. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parasha Podcast(00:00:26) - Parshas Pekudei(00:01:51) - Parsha Parasha, Vayakhel and Pek(00:04:07) - Parsha 1, The Mitzvah of Shabb(00:05:34) - The Written Torah and the Oral Torah(00:09:32) - The Real Building of the Mishkan(00:14:23) - The Vessels of the Mishkan(00:19:33) - Parshas Pekude

For over 10 years, Elly has been publishing a series called "Bikes in Space," full of joyfully feminist (and often queer) genre short stories ON BIKES.One of our longest term contributors is Summer Jewel Keown, who also edited the most recent edition, "What Rides at Night"This week on the pod, Elly and Summer have a chat about bikes, the Bikes in Space selection process, and queer Halloween.Check out all the Bikes in Space books Summer has contributed to! https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/artist/summer-jewel-keown/************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Book awards! There are a lot of them out there. Our books have even won a couple!But are they success indicators? Does a book or author winning an award mean anything for the publisher? How can a publisher use an award in their marketing?Jane Friedman of The Bottom Line is back to chat with Elly and Joe about awards, cash grabs, and the array of experiences out there.Check out "The Bottom Line" here: https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

We brought in the person we trust with our own training. Cliff Pittman is the Director of Coaching at Carmichael Training Systems, which means he's essentially a coach of coaches, overseeing the education and development of CTS's entire coaching staff. He's also, full disclosure, our coach. So we wanted to have an honest conversation about what coaching actually is, what it isn't, and the massive gap between what athletes see and what goes on behind the scenes.Cliff walks us through the three pillars of good coaching: personal connection, evidence-based training, and data-informed decision making. We get into the invisible daily work that most athletes never see, why individualized coaching matters so much more than a static plan, and when a good coach should say "that's above my pay grade." We also dig into scope of practice, the uncomfortable gap between what athletes expect coaching to cost and what it actually costs, and how to find a coach who's the right fit for you, not just the most credentialed person on paper.Whether you're currently coached, thinking about it, or coaching athletes yourself, Cliff brings a perspective shaped by a decade in the military, executive coaching, and now leading one of the biggest coaching organizations in endurance sports.Plus, a quick introduction to Microcosm coach Zack Russell at the top of the show.

In 2018, we released "A People's Guide to Publishing," detailing everything Joe and the Microcosm team had learned through the years about starting, running, and sustaining an independent publishing company.For Microcosm's 30th anniversary, we've released a second edition of the book, expanded to include even MORE lessons Joe's learned over the last few years, and how to apply them to your publishing company.This week on the pod, join Joe and Elly as they talk about what's new in the second edition of "A People's Guide to Publishing!Get the book here: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Is your watch making you a worse runner? We dig into two powerful books — The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg and The Score by C. Thi Nguyen — to unpack how metrics, Strava segments, and training scores can quietly hijack your motivation and identity as an athlete.We also tackle a wild listener question: a 23-year-old running 30 hundred-milers a year. We break down the real physiology — rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney injury, endocrine suppression — and the psychology of the attention economy, dopamine loops, and identity fusion.Plus Hot or Nots on running onesies, ankle weights, and legs up the wall. And meet Microcosm coach Kristin Layne, who specializes in multi-sport coaching for busy athletes.Key topics: value capture, intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, the 4 phases of competence, running by feel vs. running by data, RPE, and defining success on your own terms.Books discussed:The Way of Excellence — Brad StulbergThe Score — C. Thi NguyenWant coaching? microcosmcoaching@gmail.com | microcosm-coaching.com

Ken and Anthony talk about whether or not Emmanuel Clase allegedly tipping pitches is a small part of a bigger issue when it comes to the integrity of the game.

In 1996, Microcosm started a small closet poorly insulated house. It wasn't intended to be a job or an organization, or even a business. Thirty years later, this has turned out to be one Microcosm's strengths. We've always intended to solve a very real problem, no matter how unrealistic the set of circumstances and challenges.This week on the podcast, hang out with Joe and Elly as they take you through Microcosm's origins, how we got here, and what lessons they'll be taking into the next 30 years.************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Sunday AM 02-08-2026. Verse-by-Verse through The Gospel of Mark.

A LOT goes into the planning of conferences, signings, and basically every event. How do you make sure it's accessible to everyone who wants to come? It goes beyond just making sure your space is ADA accessible! Dr. Alex D. Ketchum's new book, "How to Organize Inclusive Events & Conferences," is full of practical tips, templates, and guidance for organizing accessible, inclusivity-oriented events.This week on the pod, Alex joins Joe and Elly to talk about accessibility, favorite feminist restaurants, and, of course, planning inclusive events and conferences.Get the book here: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/63453************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Marketing is made up many things. Direct outreach, broad social media posts, newsletters, and so much more all play a part, depending on what you do. But in the constant chase for analytics and making the numbers go up, it's important to remember that first and foremost, marketing is about building relationships.Today on the pod, check out a recent staff education session where we put some of our big brains together to learn the ins and outs of marketing, how it works for Microcosm, and more.************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Will publishing fewer books make more money? It feels counterintuitive, but when you look closer, it frees up the ability to market more specifically, edit more thoroughly, and generally give more care in attention to what you've got going on. Find out how Joe & Elly made the decision to find Microcosm's "optimal number" of titles per season, and how they've discovered that more isn't always better.************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

We are far from the only ones saying it, but 2025 was an ass-kicker of a year. From tariffs Baker and Taylor closing to AI, publishing felt like a roller coaster for much of the year.How did it impact Microcosm, and publishing culture? This week on the pod, Joe, Elly, and special guest Bernie the Office Dog recap 2025 in the book industry. ************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

We break down the five most important running studies of 2025 and give you a framework for deciding which science actually deserves your attention, and what's just expensive distraction. Plus, we debunk the hype around ketone supplements and Norwegian double threshold training.What We Cover:The "Should I Care" framework for evaluating new researchWhy strict 80/20 polarization isn't magic for recreational athletesHow strength training improved time-to-exhaustion by 35%The fueling gap: marathoners averaged just 22-35g carbs/hour vs. the 60-90g recommendedWhy poor sleepers are 1.78x more likely to get injuredThe single-session spike that increases injury risk by 128%Resources:Tom Ralph's fueling tracking app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fuelflow/id6755150914Training PeaksHRV for Training appStudies Referenced:Rosenblatt et al 2025 (Polarized Training)Zanini et al 2025 (Strength Training)de Jong et al 2025 (Sleep)Franson et al 2025 (Injury Risk)Work With Us:One coaching spot available with TJ! Don't wait until January 1 reach out today. Microcosm-coaching.com

The Uluburun Shipwreck as a Bronze Age Microcosm: Colleague Eric Cline discusses the Uluburun shipwreck, which sank around 1300 BC and serves as a time capsule for the Late Bronze Age, describing the ship as a microcosm of a globalized network carrying cargo from at least seven different civilizations including Mycenaeans, Egyptians, and Hittites, with ten tons of copper from Cyprus and tin likely from Afghanistan—enough to outfit an army of 300 soldiers with bronze gear—highlighting the sophistication of ancient trade evidenced by standardized Canaanite storage jars and a rare gold scarab belonging to Nefertiti. 1956

NBA Writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joins Papa & Silver to revisit the Warriors' loss to the Rockets as a microcosm for the team's inconsistencies early on in the season, and how they'll manage to survive the next few games without Steph CurrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Mike and Jeremiah reflect on Austin FC's first round playoff series exit against LAFC - we try to find some storylines and takeaways from the matches, discuss some hypothetical Witches' Deals, reflect a bit on the 2025 season, and discuss the potential for hope in 2026.We also mess up the intro and outro and talk about how much we miss Landon - we can't wait for him to be back in the saddle again!Support the show

Virginians head to the polls this coming Tuesday to pick their next governor. But the results may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office, and offer clues of what to expect across the country in next year’s midterms. Liz Landers catches up with the candidates and the voters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This week on the Stacks, we're talking literary suspense with Cleyvis Natera and her newest book, The Grand Paloma Resort, which takes place at a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic. Cleyvis explains what drew her to writing about the tourism industry, why she wanted to include the history of the Dominican Republic in her “beach read,” and how she explored sex work in its many forms throughout the book.The Stacks Book Club pick for September is The Lilac People by Milo Todd. We will discuss the book on Wednesday, September 24th with Denne Michele Norris.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/9/17/ep-389-cleyvis-nateraConnect with Cleyvis: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.