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Luke is trying to navigate a delicate situation with one of his neighbors, and Andrew is NOT helping. Plus, a listener unearths the infamous audio of Burt Reynolds reading Moby Dick, and it lives up to its baffling reputation. And Luke finally unleashes his two Subway Takes-esque opinions into the world. But is the wo rld ready?
In Episode 228, Sarah, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide), and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) take stock of the reading year so far, discussing the books, publishing trends, and industry chatter that have defined the first half of 2026. They dive into the biggest publishing stories of the year, the rise of "cozy everything," the continued influence of self-publishing and book-to-screen success stories, and whether it's possible to tap a Book of the Year before the second half of the publishing calendar arrives. Then, they share their Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far and a few disappointing reads that didn't quite live up to expectations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How our 2026 reading has been so far How 2026 compares to this point in 2025 Each person's current Book of the Year pick Whether it's too early to crown a Book of the Year Midyear reading stats and surprise wins Each of our Top 5 books of 2026 so far Their biggest disappointments of the year so far Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far Sarah No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:44] London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (Apr 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:55] The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55] Catherine The Poet Empress by Shen Tao (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:11] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] Land by Maggie O'Farrell (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55] Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:42] Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:09] Chrissie A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:44] The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:44] Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell (Mar 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:10] Seek the Traitor's Son (The Burning Empire, 1) by Veronica Roth (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:55] Other Books Mentioned The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [41:31] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2020) [42:14] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) [53:03] Dune (Dune, 1) by Frank Herbert (1965) [59:38] Some Disappointing Books So Far Sarah Kin by Tayari Jones (Feb 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:33] Go Gentle by Maria Semple (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:55] Leave Your Mess At Home by Tolani Akinola (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:35] Catherine The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:03] The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (May 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:31] Chrissie Artifacts by Natalie Lemle (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:39] Hell's Heart by Alexis Hall (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:13] Fatherland by Victoria Shorr (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:54] Other Books Mentioned Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple (2012) [1:01:01] Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville (1851) [1:04:19] Books From the Opening Discussion Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, 3) by Rebecca Yarros (2025) [2:39] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [3:18] Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [3:22] Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (Apr 7) [4:34] Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [4:41] The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [5:03] The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (2024) [5:57] Game Changer (Game Changers: Heated Rivalry, 1) by Rachel Reid (2024) [6:09] KPop Demon Hunters (Junior Novelization) by Jessica Yoon (Mar 31) [6:13] KPop Demon Hunters (Screen Comic Boxed Set) by Netflix (Nov 3, 2026) [6:13] The Martian by Andy Weir (2014)* [6:48] The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) [11:17] Trad Wife by Michelle Brandon (Aug 4, 2026) [16:57] Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer (Feb 10) [16:59] Too Blessed to Stress by Alli Hoff Kosik (Mar 3) [17:02] The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (Apr 7) [17:29] Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Feb 3) [17:35] So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder (Feb 17) [17:40] No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes (Mar 10) [18:00] Upward Bound by Woody Brown (Mar 31) [18:33] This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (Feb 10) [18:35] The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman (Feb 24) [18:38] Brawler by Lauren Groff (Feb 24) [18:43] My Dear You by Rachel Khong (Apr 7) [18:46] All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (Mar 10) [19:16] The Shippers by Katherine Center (May 19) [19:18] American Fantasy by Emma Straub (Apr 7) [19:32] Man Overboard by Kathleen Rooney (Jul 7, 2026) [19:37] Swept Away by Beth O'Leary (2025) [19:47] The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vol. 1) by Beth Brower (2019) [22:45] *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published. Additional Links The New Yorker | Glowworms by Ann Patchett (Sep 29, 2025)
[Actual Utena talk starts at 12:09]We finally go back and watch the start of legendary Girls Rock anime, Revolutionary Girl Utena (episodes 1-3, of course). We are also once again joined by sporadic GL anime watcher, Anna. We also talk about Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick, drinking wine, "superfund" sites, and anime adaptations of Anne of Green Gables and the bible. | Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on BlueSky | We're on Threads/Instagram | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord
Literary Giants of the New England Renaissance. Guest: Bruce Nichols. This segment explores the intense relationship between Hawthorne and Melville, who dedicated Moby Dick to Hawthorne. While Ralph Waldo Emersonoften criticized their dark worldviews, these authors, alongside Walt Whitman and Margaret Fuller, were instrumental in inventing a uniquely original and enduring American literary voice. 91775 BATTLE OF CONCORD
Portland's Business Struggles and Las Vegas's SCHEDULE JBS 6-19-2026.1900 LAGrowth. Guest: Jeff Bliss. High taxes and progressive policies in Portland are driving a corporate exodus, including Under Armour, as business districts empty. Conversely, Las Vegas is thriving, highlighted by the opening of a massive four-story In-N-Out on the Strip. The segment also covers California's proposed wealth tax and calls to nationalize AI. 1Ethics Investigations into the Newsom Administration. Guest: Jeff Bliss. Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, face investigations regarding millions in "behested payments" from entities like PG&E to her media company. While Newsom dismisses the probe as political weaponization, critics suggest these payments indicate potential undue influence and significant ethical scandals within the administration. 2Critique of Middle East Ceasefire Strategy. Guest: Richard Epstein. Epstein argues that recurring ceasefire declarations are merely strategic devices for rearmament rather than genuine steps toward peace. He criticizes current negotiation styles for alienating allies and failing to pursue the unconditional surrender of adversaries, which he believes is the only stable solution for regional security. 3Supreme Court Rulings on Gun Rights and Drug Use. Guest: Richard Epstein. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that marijuana use alone does not justify the categorical stripping of a citizen's Second Amendment rights. Epstein critiques the court's narrow reliance on originalism, suggesting a "police power" analysis should instead determine if a person poses an immediate physical threat. 4Economic Resilience in D.C. and Lancaster County. Guest: Jim McTague. A drop in gasoline prices has boosted consumer spending at retail stores and supermarkets. While D.C. remains popular with tourists, employers are struggling to find workers with specialized technical skills. Meanwhile, the housing market remains robust at the high end despite higher interest rates. 5Italian Defense Pressures and the Summer Heatwave. Guest: Lorenzo Fiori. Italy's government is balancing NATO's demands for increased military spending against rising energy costs. Simultaneously, a record-breaking heatwave reaching 104°F in Milan is straining public resources, prompting Fiori to recommend the cooler Garfagnana region for its fresh environment and traditional bean and cabbage soup. 6SpaceX's Aggressive Launch Schedule and Innovation. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Gwynne Shotwell indicates that SpaceX's Starship may begin operational flights and orbital refueling tests by year's end. The company is also demolishing older facilities at Vandenberg for new launchpads, while private startups advance 3D-printed rockets and orbital satellite rescue missions to assist aging telescopes. 7Mars Discoveries and Cosmological Mysteries. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. The discovery of galaxies devoid of dark matter is challenging fundamental astronomical theories. On Mars, the Curiosity rover has reached smooth ground after five years of rocky terrain. Additionally, orbiters have detected multiple dust devils and potential frost and ice in the planet's equatorial regions during winter. 8Literary Giants of the New England Renaissance. Guest: Bruce Nichols. This segment explores the intense relationship between Hawthorne and Melville, who dedicated Moby Dick to Hawthorne. While Ralph Waldo Emersonoften criticized their dark worldviews, these authors, alongside Walt Whitman and Margaret Fuller, were instrumental in inventing a uniquely original and enduring American literary voice. 9Thoreau's Performative Solitude at Walden Pond. Guest: Bruce Nichols. Henry David Thoreau built his famous cabin on land owned by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Contrary to his image as a total hermit, Thoreau was quite social, often walking into town for fresh-cooked meals and laundry. He eventually spent years refining his journals into the masterpiece Walden. 10The Struggles and Triumphs of Louisa May Alcott. Guest: Bruce Nichols. Louisa May Alcott supported her family because her father, Bronson Alcott, failed to earn a consistent living. She served as a Civil War nurse, dealing with horrific casualties before contracting a severe illness she attributed to mercury poisoning. Her 1868 novel Little Womenfinally resolved the family's debts. 11The Literary Legacy and Final Days of the Alcotts. Guest: Bruce Nichols. Following the success of Little Women, Alcott resisted fan demands for her protagonist to marry Laurie, choosing an independent path. As the circle aged, both Emerson and Bronson Alcott suffered significant cognitive decline, with Louisa providing essential financial and personal support until her death in 1888. 12Diplomatic Strains and Escalation Risks in Ukraine. Guest: Anatol Lieven. European leaders are divided over initiating direct negotiations with Russia as the war remains stuck on the ground. While some advocate for offering Putina "golden bridge" to claim a symbolic victory, others argue for continued pressure, despite the constant risks of accidental or nuclear escalation. 13The Rise of Andy Burnham in UK Politics. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is emerging as a formidable potential successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Though Burnham enjoys strong regional support, he faces daunting national issues, including the funding crisis in the NHS and Britain's inability to borrow like the United States. 14A Vision for Governance Reform in Canada. Guest: Conrad Black. Biographer Conrad Black and billionaire Stephen Jarislowsky have proposed recommendations to streamline Canadian governance by reducing duplicated bureaucracy. They argue that Canada's public service is top-heavy and that lowering corporate and personal taxes is essential for maintaining economic growth and competitiveness with the United States. 15CISA's Mission to Protect Critical Infrastructure. Guest: Francis Rose. Acting Director Nick Anderson explains CISA's role as a vital clearinghouse for cyber threat information across federal and private sectors. Since 85% of critical infrastructure is privately owned, CISA focuses on information exchange to prevent bad actors from moving laterally to disrupt water or power supplies. 16
Bruce Nichols. Biographer Bruce Nichols explores the complex literary relationship between Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne. He discusses Melville's development of Moby Dick, their contrasting writing styles, and the mutual influence found in their journals.EMERSON OLD MANSE
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 18, 2026 is: acquiesce ak-wee-ESS verb To acquiesce to something is to accept it, agree with it, or allow it to happen by staying silent or by not arguing. Acquiesce is somewhat formal, and is often used with in or to. // Eventually, the professor acquiesced to the students' request to have the seminar's final class be a potluck lunch. See the entry > Examples: “It may be just the right time for a chicken burger to become a significant stop on the American burger's continual evolution—but whether beef-clinging purists will acquiesce to a poultry spin, or cry fowl, remains to be seen.” — Talib Visram, Slate, 6 Apr. 2026 Did you know? If you're looking to give your speech a gentle, formal flair, don't give acquiesce the silent treatment. Essentially meaning “to comply quietly,” acquiesce has as its ultimate source the Latin verb quiēscere, “to be quiet.” (Quiet itself is also a close relation.) Quiēscere can also mean “to repose,” “to fall asleep,” or “to rest,” and when acquiesce arrived in English via French in the early 1600s, it did so with two senses: the familiar “to agree or comply” and the now-obsolete “to rest satisfied.” Herman Melville employed the former in Moby-Dick, when Ahab orders the “confounded” crew to change the Pequod's course after a storm damages the compasses: “Meanwhile, whatever were his own secret thoughts, Starbuck said nothing, but quietly he issued all requisite orders; while Stubb and Flask—who in some small degree seemed then to be sharing his feelings—likewise unmurmuringly acquiesced.”
Meg, Hal and Symphony discuss episode 208 of Welcome to Night Vale Cecil In The Big City: They chat about fine dining, the Silas-Khoshekh connection and Cecil's fashion. In the Fanzone Calzone we hear from fans about Khoshekh's kittens, a life update and Moby Dick. Find out more about calzones on our Patreon. www.patreon.com/goodmorningnightvale Follow us on Facebook. Good Morning Night Vale is a production of Night Vale Presents Hosted by Symphony Sanders, Hal Lublin, and Meg Bashwiner Produced by Meg Bashwiner Edited by Felicia Dominguez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pirate Gold CEO Denis Laviolette told Mining Stock Daily that the Moby Dick assay results represent a genuine grassroots discovery at Crippleback. With a barge already on Crippleback Lake targeting shallower horizons, additional holes in the lab, and targets across the Valentine Lake and North Arm faults still to come, Laviolette described Crippleback as an all-you-can-eat buffet of mineralization with significant news flow ahead.
EPISODE 144 - “HOLLYWOOD BLOODLINES: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD'S LEGENDARY FAMILIES” - 6/15/2026 Hollywood has always been a family affair. In this episode, we explore some of the entertainment industry's most enduring dynasties, from the swashbuckling legacy of the Fairbanks family to the influential Montgomerys to the acclaimed generations of the Fondas and the multi-talented Hustons. Discover how these iconic families shaped the history of film, passed their craft from one generation to the next, and navigated the challenges of living in the shadow of legendary names. Join us as we uncover the stories, triumphs, and lasting influence behind Hollywood's most famous family legacies. SHOW NOTES: Sources: The First King of Hollywood (2016), by Tracey Goessel; Broken Silence: Conversations with 23 Silent Picture Stars (2011), by Michael G. Ankerich; John Huston Interviews (2001), by Robert Emmet Long; Don't Tell Dad: A Memoir (1998), by Peter Fonda; September Song: An Intimate Biography of Walter Huston (1998), by John Weld; “Elizabeth Montgomery's Secret Heartbreak: How She Found Magic Despite Her Fame,” February 27, 2026, by Ed Gross, Woman's World; “The Fonda Family: All About the Hollywood Dynasty, From Golden Age Star Henry to Living Legend Jane,” September 8, 2025, by Julie Tremaine, People Magazine; "Peter Fonda, ‘Easy Rider' Actor and Screenwriter, Is Dead at 79,” August 16, 2019, by Anita Gates, New York Times; “The Fonda Factor,” December 1990, by Peter Collier, Vanity Fair; “HENRY FONDA DIES ON COAST AT 77; PLAYED 100 STAGE AND SCREEN ROLES,” August 13, 1982, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; “Robert Montgomery, Actor, Dies at 77,” September 28, 1981, by David Bird, New York Times; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Brittanica.com; Movies Mentioned: The Mark of Zorro (1920); Robin Hood (1922); The Thief of Bagdad (1924); So This Is College (1929);The Divorcee (1930);Inspiration (1931); Little Caesar (1931);Letty Lynton (1932); Rain (1932); Morning Glory (1933);The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935);Petticoat Fever (1936); Dodsworth (1936);Jezebel (1937); The Prisoner of Zenda (1937);Night Must Fall (1937); Of Human Hearts (1938);Young Mister Lincoln (1939); Gunga Din (1939);Earl of Chicago (1940);The Grapes of Wrath (1940);Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941); The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) Sergeant York (1941);The Lady Eve (1941); Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942);The Ox-Bow Incident (1943);They Were Expendable (1945);Lady in the Lake (1946);My Darling Clementine (1946);Ride the Pink Horse (1947);Once More, My Darling (1948); The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948); Key Largo (1948); The Asphalt Jungle (1950); The African Queen (1951); Mister Roberts (1955);The Desperate Hours (1955);The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955); Moby Dick (1956); 12 Angry Men (1957); Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957);Tall Story (1960);The Gallant Hours (1960); The Misfits (1961);Period of Adjustment (1962);Calculated Risk (1962);Johnny Cool (1963);Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed (1963);Tammy and the Doctor (1963); Night of the Iguana (1964);Cat Ballou (1964);The Young Lovers (1964);The Wild Angels (1966);Barefoot in the Park (1967);The Trip (1967);Bonnie and Clyde (1967)Once Upon a Time in the West (1968);Rosemary's Baby (1968) Barbarella (1968);Easy Rider (1969);Klute (1971); Fat City (1972); Chinatown (1974);A Case of Rape (1974);Mrs. Sundance (1974); The Man Who Would Be King (1975);The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975);Coming Home (1978);Wanda Nevada (1979);On Golden Pond (1981);9 to 5 (1982); Prizzi's Honor (1985);Agnes of God (1985);The Morning After (1986); The Dead (1987); Mr. North (1988); The Grifters (1990); The Adams Family (1991); Adams Family Values (1993);Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story (1993);Ulee's Gold (1997); Ever After (1998);The Passion of Ayn Rand (2000); The Aviator (2004); The Constant Gardner (2005); 30 Days of Night (2007);3:10 to Yuma (2008); X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009); Wonder Woman (2017); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Film – 2 Generationen Laura (*1994) und Jürgen (*1971) sprechen in dieser Folge über einen Film aus dem Jahre 1956. Es handelt sich diesmal um einen US-amerikanischen Abenteuerfilm von John Huston. Es geht um eine Jagd nach einem weißen Wal, der dem Kapitän Hab einen Fuß gekostet hat. Dementsprechend sauer ist Hab und schwöre Rache, ohne dabei jegliche Rücksicht zu nehmen. Es handelt sich also logischerweise um MOBY DICK. In Folge 143 stehen wir jeden Tag am selben Tag auf... Feedback wie immer an filmgeschichten@hysterika.de Folge direkt herunterladen
In this episode Shruti and Neha discuss the great American classic, Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. We discuss the book's themes of otherness and obsession, but we also get in to so much more, including its racism and (maybe?) progressiveness, naturalism and Darwin, H.P. Lovecraft, and prophecies. Finally, we ponder its status as a classic; does this book deserve to stand the test of time?Links:Beige Moth [Blog]Shelf DiscoveryAhab's Wife by Sena Jeter NaslundAhab's Bride by Louise M. GougeCall me Ishmaelle by Xiaolu GuoFrankenstein by Mary ShelleySky Daddy by Kate FolkIf you would like to get additional recommendations, analyses, and behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, subscribe to our free email newsletter on Substack.We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The following article of the Energy industry is: 'Moby Dick and Renewable Energies: Beyond Electricity in 2026' by José Celis Alarcon, Director, Mitiga CO2.
Hello and welcome to season nine of Retrograde Amnesia, featuring Skies of Arcadia. In the first (of three) background/information episodes, we'll be talking about the game as it relates to shipping on two GD-ROMs, refusing to appear on modern digital storefronts, becoming crushed by reality, combining World War I & II military ships with the Age of Discovery, communicating with wind, citing influence from Laputa: Castle in the Sky and Dragon Quest III, building the world around six colors, refusing a travel budget, blatantly referencing Moby Dick and Robinson Crusoe, forming the Hottie Production Committee, dynamically adjusting the music, eliminating baby talk, "throwing away the Japanese text," and un-mysterying the misdirection. Realism may not be acceptable for an RPG just yet. 00:00:00 Lost Time 00:01:55 Intro 00:02:54 What Is This 00:04:47 Release Information 00:09:31 How to acquire and play Skies of Arcadia in 2026 00:12:13 Atsushi Seimiya 00:18:15 Shuntaro Tanaka 00:27:20 Reiko Kodama 00:49:31 Soundtrack 00:53:37 Localization 01:03:28 Unsubstantiated Claims 01:09:04 Real Net 01:14:09 Outro Patreon: patreon.com/retroam Bluesky: @retrogradeamnesia.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RetrogradeAmnesia E-Mail: podcast@retrogradeamnesia.com Website: www.retrogradeamnesia.com
This month, Scott and Matt cross a big one off their lists by tackling Herman Melville's beloved classic Moby-Dick. Folks...this book rules. What an experienceNote: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit.Click here to submit a book for the Book ClubNext month, we'll be taking a look at the 2026 Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel Angel Down by Daniel Kraus. We'll see you Friday July 3rd at 9:30 PM to chat about this one-sentence marvel. Support us on PatreonMatt's Twitter: @moridinamaelScott's Twitter:@scottdaly85Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmediaSee all of our podcasts and more at www.doofmedia.com
Il percorso dal Southern Gothic di Flannery O'Connor al gotico contemporaneo evolve trasformando l'orrore metafisico in critica sociale. Negli Stati Uniti e in Italia, il genere ha abbandonato i castelli infestati per esplorare il perturbante nelle periferie, nel fondamentalismo, nel corpo e nel degrado ambientale. Il Southern Gothic di Flannery O'Connor, attivo fino agli anni ‘60, univa il degrado rurale degli Stati Uniti a una teologia spietata, dove il grottesco e la violenza diventavano strumenti di redenzione. Opere fondamentali come La saggezza nel sangue o la raccolta Un brav'uomo è difficile da trovare hanno scavato nella coscienza americana. “Alphaville” con i suoi ospiti ha esplorato questa dimensione partendo dalla raccolta di saggi, curata da Benedetta Centovalli, Il cielo e la polvere. Visioni e universi di Flannery O'Connor.“Moby Dick” riparte proprio dai temi e dalla scrittura della scrittrice statunitense per spingere avanti la riflessione guardando all'oggi, con tre ospiti in diretta. Gli scrittori Omar Di Monopoli, che nel 2017 ha pubblicato per Adelphi il noir Nella perfida terra di Dio, tradotto all'estero, trasposto in fumetto per Sergio Bonelli editore.Insegna scrittura creativa per la Scuola Holden. Scrive per la radio e per il cinema, e collabora con “La Stampa”, “Il Fatto Quotidiano” e “Rolling Stone Italia”. Omar Di Monopoli è un grande appassionato di Flannery O'Connor e può essere considerato un autore che trova nel suo stile una fonte di ispirazione. Con lui un altro scrittore, Orazio Labbate, autore e critico letterario siciliano, riconosciuto dalla critica come il fondatore del “gotico siciliano”. Nei suoi romanzi fonde le atmosfere oscure del gotico americano (sul modello di Cormac McCarthy e Stephen King) con il folklore, la polvere e il misticismo della Sicilia. Insieme a loro il critico e professore universitario Marco Petrelli, che insegna presso l'Università di Pisa e si occupa da tempo di letterature e culture del Sud statunitense, gotico americano, postmodernismo, geocritica, graphic narratives e letteratura afroamericana.
Meg, Hal and Symphony discuss episode 206 of Welcome to Night Vale: The Great Librarian of The Western Sands. They chat about Moby Dick, Tamika's character evolution and smoke detectors. In the FanZone Calzone™ we hear from fans about which Night Vale character could eat a very hot pepper with ease and mind cannons about librarians from librarians. Find out more about calzones on our Patreon. www.patreon.com/goodmorningnightvale Follow us on Facebook. Good Morning Night Vale is a production of Night Vale Presents Hosted by Symphony Sanders, Hal Lublin, and Meg Bashwiner Produced by Meg Bashwiner Edited by Felicia Dominguez Mixed by Vincent Cacchione Theme Music by Disparition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us Fan MailHi everybody and welcome to Attendance Bias. I am your host Brian Weinstein. Welcome back to our 2026 miniseries of previewing each venue on Phish's summer tour. Last time, we opened the series by visiting an arena we haven't seen in a long time: the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Today, we are going to preview an amphitheater that is embedded in Phish lore to the point where it seems like we're talking about a family reunion: Deer Creek Amphitheater in Noblesville, Indiana.The mere mention of the words “Deer Creek”--excuse me, the “Ruoff Music Center”--elicits dozens, if not hundreds of memories and anecdotes in the Phish universe. The band has been playing the venue for a shade over 31 years, yet there's plenty to preview and review. Luckily, today's guest–Ben Karle–has seen Deer Creek change from an amphitheater in the middle of a series of cornfields to the centerpiece of a suburb, complete with its own downtown, since the venue opened in 1989. There's plenty to debate whether the growth of Deer Creek, or the town that's grown up around Noblesville over the past 37 years is for better or worse, but for today's episode, Ben and I simply review the venue's history, remember stories from Phish's illustrious past shows at the Creek–from Moby Dick to Soul Planet–and he offers his opinions on the best and not-so-best parts of seeing a show at the classic venue. So whether or not you're staying at Sleepy Bear Campground or a downtown AirBnB, let's join Ben to get ready for a 3-spot on July 10, 11, and 12 at Deer Creek in Noblesville, Indiana.Support the show
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2057: Margo Aaron explores the gap between having a great idea and actually bringing it to life, using two very different Moby Dick-inspired films to show how execution shapes impact. Her reflections challenge the fear of being unoriginal and encourage creators to stop waiting for perfect conditions, take the risk of shipping their work, and discover what happens when their ideas meet the world. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/creativity/but-what-if-it-works/ Quotes to ponder: "Everything is derivative. What has not been done is your version." "Go find out what happens to your idea when it meets the world. It just might work." "You do not get to the revolutionary story without shipping some trite and cliche things that don't work." Episode references: The Sea Beast: https://www.netflix.com/title/81018682 Cast Away: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/ In the Heart of the Sea: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1390411/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Esta semana se han cumplido 130 años de la llegada del cine a España y en este episodio os contamos como fue aquel momento. Ha comenzado la 79 edición del festival de Cannes y el cine español hace historia con tres películas compitiendo por la Palma de Oro. Repasamos la lista de los premiados españoles hasta ahora en Cannes. Charlamos con el director de “Pizza movies” Carlo Padial sobre cine dentro del cine y “Moby Dick” de John Huston es la película de aventuras que nos trae Jack Bourbon esta semana.
Julia and Nick explore the dark side of shaking up your life — because sometimes, the shake TAKETH! From accidental military enlistment to having a warrant out for your arrest, they tell the stories of tremendous flops and binchies who rose from the ashes. Digressions include Nick's failed attempt at heterosexuality, a horrifying clown-centric production of Moby Dick, and Kaitlin Bennett x Soho House. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and our monthly news broadcast What the Hell Sure NEWS, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.
Long Island played a major role in the development of whaling in the Americas. Native Americans along the south shore were well practiced in harvesting whales near the coast. They shared their knowledge with early settlers, leading to chartered companies and competition for what became, for much of the 19th century, a very lucrative industry. And nowhere was this industry more visible than out of Sag Harbor. Men boarded ships for multi-year voyages around the globe, in a dangerous pursuit to hunt, kill, and dismember giant creatures of the sea. And while they worked at this pursuit, they sang. Stephen Sanfilippo has been tracking whaling songs for the better part of sixty years, preserving and performing them with his wife Susan at festivals, libraries, and historical societies. Some his best finds have come from reading the private journals of seaman in the Sag Harbor whale fishery. These literate young men recorded life on ship, including the lyrics to many of the ballads, shanties, and ditties sung by the crew in the course of their work. On today's episode, Stephen relates the history and preservation of these songs along with what the sources can and cannot tell us about oral traditions and the life of a whaler. Along the way you'll get a masterclass in the history of Long Island whaling and the chance to sing along. Related Research Isle of Beauty, Fare-Thee-Well (Long Island History Journal) "Seasongs" newsletter: email seasonghistory@gmail.com Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum The Whaling Museum and Education Center (Cold Spring Harbor) Whaling bibliography Moby Dick, or The Whale by Herman Melville (find in a library via WorldCat) Songs the Whalemen Sang by Gale Huntington (find in a library via WorldCat) Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana (find in a library via WorldCat) The Sea Lions or The Lost Sealers by James Fenimore Cooper (find in a library via WorldCat) LogBook for Grace by Robert Cushman Murphy (find in a library via WorldCat) Into the Deep: America, Whaling and the World (PBS) Audio Footnotes John Strong, Tracing the Whale Design Brenna McCormick Thompson, We Were the Whalers Music Intro: https://homegrownstringband.com/ Outro: Capering by Blue Dot Sessions CC BY-NC 4.0; Isle of Beauty, Fare-Thee-Well (Susan and Stephen Sanfilippo)
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This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite artists who beat the dreaded sophomore, delivering follow-ups that proved their debuts were no fluke. The hosts will also hear picks from the production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Black Sabbath, "Paranoid," Paranoid, Vertigo, 1970Public Enemy, "Bring the Noise," It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, Def Jam, 1988Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Pixies, "Debaser," Doolittle, 4AD, 1989black midi, "Slow," Cavalcade, Rough Trade, 2021Kanye West, "Touch the Sky (feat. Lupe Fiasco)," Late Registration, Roc-A-Fella, 2005Fiona Apple, "Fast As You Can," When the Pawn..., Epic and Clean Slate, 1999SZA, "Good Days," SOS, TDA and RCA, 2022Erykah Badu, "Cleva (feat. Roy Ayers)," Mama's Gun, Motown, 2000D'Angelo, "Chicken Grease," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000Phoebe Bridgers, "Savior Complex," Punisher, Dead Oceans, 2020Van Morrison, "Cyprus Avenue," Astral Weeks, Warner Bros., 1968Violent Femmes, "Please Do Not Go," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In het ABC2 van JP neemt hij je mee op reis langs duizenden merknamen in de supermarkt. Waarom ontbreken de laatste letters van Chocomel, Allerfre en Antikal? En wat heeft Starbucks met Moby Dick te maken? Uitgegeven door Thomas Rap Spreker: JP Pellemans
While we are on a break, enjoy this episode from Season 2. Season 3 starts May 19!Week 39 of Ted Gioia's Immersive Humanities Course takes on nineteenth-century American literature. To my surprise, this became one of the most enjoyable weeks so far. I went in dreading familiar names and old high-school resentments, but came out newly energized. Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 1–6) was funny, humane, and immediately engaging. Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher and “The Raven” used ornate language to heighten unease, while Emily Dickinson's poems felt weightless and startlingly modern. Henry David Thoreau's Walden was quotable and provocative, if ultimately grating, and Herman Melville surprised me most of all: Bartleby, the Scrivener lingered with quiet power, and the opening of Moby-Dick left me eager for more. This week revealed a real shift in voice and sensibility—and changed my mind about American literature. I'm looking forward to going back and reading more, but first we need to move on to Week 40 and Russian Literature!LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!) The complete list of Crack the Book Episodes (Amazon affiliate links): https://cheryldrury.substack.com/p/crack-the-book-start-here?r=u3t2rCONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ Like what you heard? Buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/crackthebookLISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321 Captivate - https://crackthebook.captivate.fm
Devin Diazoni and Chris Zappettini return to continue their conversation about Chad Harbach's The Art of Fielding, chapters 28 thru 59 Support Film Literare on Patreon!Guest: Chris Zappettini (Instagram)
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“Don't.” That's the first of Roger Rosenblatt's More Rules for Aging, and the underpinning of many of the new book's 114 others. Don't try to catch that 20-something jogger who just left you in the dust on your morning walk. Don't criticize. Don't worry about awards or accolades—or, for that matter, regrets. And don't retreat, especially to Vermont. Embedded in these wry and often funny maxims is genuine, hard-won wisdom gathered from a life now in its ninth decade of reading, teaching, and perhaps above all, writing. Rosenblatt is here to share some of it with us today. Roger Rosenblatt is a New York Times guest essayist whose work has been published in 15 languages, the author of five New York Times Notable Books and three best sellers. He has received two George Polk Awards for journalism, a Guggenheim Fellowship, an Emmy, and a Peabody. He held the Briggs-Copeland appointment in the teaching of writing at Harvard, has received seven honorary doctorates, the Kenyon Review Award for Lifetime Literary Achievement, and a Fulbright to Ireland, where he played on the Irish international basketball team. He received his PhD in English and American literature and language from Harvard Griffin GSAS in 1968.
This month, Scott and Matt jump on the bandwagon and check out the first book in the incredibly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series. It's...pretty good actually! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month, we'll be seeing a man about a fish as we tackle Herman Mellville's classic Moby-Dick. See you May 29th at 9:30 PM! Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com
Send us Fan MailHe walks away from house arrest and convinces himself it's a great adventure, a cat and mouse chase where he is smarter than the police. Bart Upchurch drifts through Raleigh and the NC State campus on borrowed keys and borrowed time, reading under trees, checking out Moby-Dick, and writing diary entries that swing from political anger to an almost unbearable loneliness. It's the kind of true crime story where the details feel ordinary until you realize how close danger is in every scene.Then the case turns. Neil Henderson starts talking, investigators retrace the murder night step by step, and the search for the missing baseball bat becomes a race between evidence and escape. Stakeouts fail, rumors spread, and officers work angles that are both methodical and messy, from campus alerts to disguised searches in the woods. When the bat is finally found, the net tightens fast.A thunderstorm becomes the backdrop for the moment everything changes: a patrol officer spots a suspicious figure, Bart tries a false identity, and police search the backpack that carries books, tapes, and a knife. What follows is a last burst of flight, a hard stop, an interrogation room, and the instant a first-degree murder warrant lands with full weight. If you're drawn to investigative twists, fugitive psychology, and the realities behind a manhunt, listen now, then subscribe, share the show, and leave a review so more people can find The Murder Book. Support the show
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Hey, wha happend?! Our series on movies about musicians continues with Christopher Guest's A Mighty Wind! We discuss our history with folk music, getting psyched out by Christopher Guest, why improv is hard, the wonderful Catherine O'Hara and we answer the film's biggest question: is this movie funny? Also: Licking cats! Moby Dick! Model trains! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey
Joseph Pearce explores Melville's Moby-Dick, revealing a powerful story of pride, obsession, and the search for truth and meaning. The post GWWL9 – Herman Melville – Moby Dick – Great Works in Western Literature with Joseph Pearce – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
Small performance and production choices can subtly shape how a story is experienced, and that becomes especially clear in narrative podcasting. Today, we're taking a close look at Salvage, a storytelling podcast built around real historical events, including the true story that inspired Moby-Dick. We want to be clear that this isn't about tearing a podcast down. We are listening closely to how structure, pacing, delivery, and sound design decisions influence immersion, tension, and the overall listener experience, and we're sharing those observations to help you strengthen your own storytelling. As we walk through the episode, we highlight what's working, from the strong opening hook and vivid descriptive language to the intentional use of silence and tone that draws listeners in, while also exploring where small adjustments could elevate the experience further, including pacing, sound design impact, and smoother transitions. Submitting a podcast for evaluation takes intention. It shows a commitment to growth and to serving your audience better, and this conversation reflects that mindset by offering practical insights you can apply as you refine how your stories sound, feel, and connect with the people listening.Episode Highlights:[02:04] Gear Giveaway Plug[03:39] Introducing Salvage[06:13] Host Credibility Backstory[08:33] Intro Clip Breakdown[14:28] Sound Design Debate[26:09] Immersive Descriptions[29:36] Guest Tease True Fans[31:02] Aphantasia and Audience[33:55] Expert Storytelling Praise[35:24] Host Background Sleuthing[36:37] Whale Strike Clip Review[38:08] Sound Design and Pacing[40:25] Scripted Voice and Style[44:50] AI Voices Debate[48:08] Breaking Fourth Wall[53:06] Ending and CTA Critique[59:33] Website and Discovery Fixes[01:05:04] Ratings and Wrap UpLinks & Resources: SALVAGE - Today's Podcast Evaluation:https://pod.link/1890302704/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xODk1NDgxNwThe Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podcastingmorningchat.comWays to Watch or Listen: https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/peopleJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingBook A Free Call With Marc: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/evalWin Ralph's RØDECaster Duo + Strategy Session:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/duoJoin us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouseEPC3 Speaker Application: https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by iRonickMedia.com and ContentCreatorsAccountant.comSend in your mailbag questions: https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/ or marc@ironickmedia.comWant to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
Buckelwal „Timmy" soll gerettet werden. Unsere Wissens-Redakteurin Petra Ahne hält das für „fabulierenden Aktionismus". Buchautor und Rezensent Paul Ingendaay wagt den Vergleich mit „Moby Dick".
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Comedian and writer Zach Pugh joins host Joshua Turek to discuss Moby Dick, Don Delillo, Denis Johnson, being attracted to grimey literatrue, The Fort Bragg Cartel and Chris Hedges, the need for pretentiousness to return to our society among other things. Get Joshua's new poetry book "Ugly Whimsy" out April 10th! Preorder first edition now!The Fort Bragg CartelMoby DickThe Failures of NonviolenceUnderworld by Don DelliloEmpire of Illusion by Chris HedgesEurope Central by William T VolmanRainbow Stories by William T VolmanJesus Son by Denis JohnsonDrag Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadLong Live the Post Hornit by stephen king Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Get ready for a hot load of sperm... whales in this ep as we get into the story that inspired Moby DICK, wait I just realized is that whyt he called his story dick? cause of the sperm whales? I dunno if thats true but that hilarious. Anywasy heres the latest episode or whatever Send your scary stories to: mikeohhello@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatchapterpodcast Business enquires : thatchapter@night.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Captain Ahab's preoccupation with a white whale is set to music in a new Kansas City world premiere. It's Herman Melville's “Moby Dick,” told in authentic, 19th-century sea shanties.
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Humorist John Hodgman chats about ruling the "court" in his hit podcast Judge John Hodgman, plus his stint as a cheese monger and why reading Moby Dick does not give you the right to go "a-whaling" in the state of Maine; and China Forbes, lead vocalist of the "little orchestra" known as Pink Martini, joins the program as a solo act and performs "Full Circle" from her album The Road.
Episode No. 747 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features artist Bethany Collins and curator Edouard Kopp. Collins is included in "Monuments," at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. The exhibition juxtaposes decommissioned Lost Cause monuments with commissioned artworks that address the histories the Lost Cause aimed to whitewash. Collins' contribution to the project is Love is dangerous (2024-25), a sculptural installation that remakes the base of the Stonewall Jackson monument that was installed in Charlottesville, Virginia. The exhibition, which is on view through May 3, was curated by Hamza Walker, Kara Walker, and Bennett Simpson with Hannah Burstein and Paula Kroll. The museum says that a catalogue is forthcoming. On March 5 the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver opens "Bethany Collins: The Deluge," a presentation of Collins works that each address -- and navigate -- an existential storm. Across several media, Collins addresses major literary works such as Herman Melville's Moby Dick, and Sophocles' Antigone -- and the US songbook too. The exhibition was curated by Leilani Lynch and is on view through July 5. Among the many museums presenting solo exhibitions of Collins' work are the Seattle Art Museum, the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Mass., the Contemporary Art Museum Saint Louis, the Van Every and Smith Galleries at Davidson College, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University. Edouard Kopp is the curator of "Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson" at the Menil Drawing Institute, Houston. The site-specific exhibition features an enormous Nilsson drawing that features fantastical, hybrid beings surrounding one monumental figure engaged in the act of drawing. It's on view through August 9. Nilsson's work has been the subject of dozens of exhibitions, including a 1973 solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Her work is in the collection of museums such as the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Instagram: Bethany Collins, Tyler Green.
Brockway and Seanbaby ask Brockway's wife, Meagan, for her cursed media origin story. She answers with Samson & Sally: a Danish animated film about cute lil' whale children on a search for the legendary Moby Dick. Along the way they'll find their families' corpses, the dancing dead of every war, insane irradiated walruses, and yes! Eventually they do find Moby Dick (dying from dementia). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert is going to jail because you didn't buy his book. But it's not too late to help him win some creature comforts in prison. Every copy goes toward the commissary fund! https://linktr.ee/killyourimaginaryfriendd ------------------------------------------------------------------------------