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Welcome to Spill The Tea with Womenkind Collective!Where we're diving deep into the conversations that matter and this week we wanted to talk about the confusing and often dangerous nutrition advice that is flooding social media, so who better to tackle the unhealthy mis-information than our very good friend and qualified nutritionist and chef, Emma Ellice-Flint. Emma blends evidence based science with her years of knowledge to give people, especially those going through the menopause trustworthy and delicious nutritional advice. We also talk about the overwhelming supplement advice, as she discusses why she co-founded HeraRise to ensure women received what they needed in one drink. So, let's get some common sense and fact based science on the diet and supplement industry and bust those unhealthy myths, so grab a cuppa (or a green smoothie) and take a listen to Emma's guide to separating the facts from the fluff. Our Book Club book for this series is How To Kill A Witch. A guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi. This week we meet the ‘six John's' who are at the fore of hunting the witches, and why the sexual element is so important, its men who tortured, questioned and examined women's bodies accused of witchcraft. Next week we are reading chapters 6 & 7 we love hearing your thoughts on the book so join in with our Book Club, send us a DM or voice note. There's some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there's a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.It's an episode brimming with chat and all the usual sweary shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea! If you've enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won't post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.You can watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective. Emma Elice FlintW: www.emmasnutrition.comW: www.hera-rise.comI: @emmas_nutritionI: @_herarise_Book: The Happy Hormone Cookbook. Emma Elice Flint. New Holland Publishers.2016E Books: One Week Reset & Low-Histamine Cookbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Spill the tea with Womenkind Collective we're diving deep into the conversations that matter and we wanted to talk about internalised misogyny and why so many women judge another woman, is this a deep patriarchal conditioning to keep women divided? Who better to help us unpack this emotive topic than the fabulous Lauren Currie OBE. Lauren is an incredible keynote speaker, and for seven years, she served as the chairperson of Pregnant Then Screwed. She is the founder of UPFRONT, a ground-breaking organisation on a mission to transform confidence, visibility, and power for 10 million women. Thousands of women across 50+ countries have already graduated from her flagship programme, The UPFRONT Bond, proving that this is more than a movement—it's a revolution.Her impact has not gone unnoticed—she's been recognised as a woman changing the world by Elle Magazine and named one of Management Today's top businesswomen under 35. In 2017, Lauren was awarded an OBE for her services to design and diversity.Together we explore:1) What internalised misogyny really is- and how to recognise it2) How judgment of women by other women is driven by social conditioning and invisible 'rules'3) The role of media in reinforcing harmful gender stereotypes4) How to unlearn internalised bias and rewire confidence5) The personal moment Lauren realised she had internalised misogyny- and what changed after that6) The story behind make-up free moments, with celebrities like Pamela Anderson, and how they still provoke judgmentand more!Our Book Club gets under way and we discuss the first 2 chapters of our book for this series, How To Kill A Witch. A guide For The Patriarchy, by Claire Mitchell & Zoe Venditozzi, and already we are hooked! There's some weekly inspiration to give you some good news stories that you might have missed, and there's a beautiful quote to send you off for the week with.It's an episode brimming with chat and all the usual shenanigans! So, go and get the kettle on and settle in for our weekly collective chat while we spill the tea with Lauren Currie! If you've enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won't post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound.You can watch the interview on our YouTube channel: Womenkind Collective. Lauren Currie OBE:W: www.weareupfront.comW: www.the-trick.coPod: Upfront Moment with Lauren CurrieI: @_laurencurrie_I: @upfrontglobal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up on the Week 3 video with author Julianne Stanz for the Fall 2024 Book Club: Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace. Our Book Club selection for Fall 2024 is Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace by Julianne Stanz, published by Loyola Press. Special Book Club offer! Use promo code BRAVING to receive 30% off the cover price of Braving the Thin Places when you purchase your copy direct from the publisher. Does not include shipping and handling. This coupon code expires November 20, 2024.  Bonus Links: Visit Julianne's website, JulianneStanz.com Follow Julianne on X: @juliannestanz Follow Julianne on Instagram: @juliannestanz

Catch up on the Week 2 video with author Julianne Stanz for the Fall 2024 Book Club: Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace. Our Book Club selection for Fall 2024 is Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace by Julianne Stanz, published by Loyola Press. This week, author Julianne Stanz and our own Allison Gingras discuss the concept of a "crossing the threshold" and how that relates to our relationship with God, prayer, sharing faith with our children, four ways to combat despair, and the importance of encouraging others by calling them toward the light of Jesus. Special Book Club offer! Use promo code BRAVING to receive 30% off the cover price of Braving the Thin Places when you purchase your copy direct from the publisher. Does not include shipping and handling. This coupon code expires November 20, 2024.  Bonus Links: Visit Julianne's website, JulianneStanz.com Follow Julianne on X: @juliannestanz Follow Julianne on Instagram: @juliannestanz

Our Book Club selection for Fall 2024 is Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace by Julianne Stanz, published by Loyola Press. This week, author Julianne Stanz and our own Allison Gingras discuss the concept of a "thin place" and how that relates to our spiritual life, as well as what nourishes us as women and how being together is valuable to us. It's important to remember that there is no perfect balance. Special Book Club offer! Use promo code BRAVING to receive 30% off the cover price of Braving the Thin Places when you purchase your copy direct from the publisher. Does not include shipping and handling. This coupon code expires November 20, 2024.  Bonus Links: Visit Julianne's website, JulianneStanz.com Follow Julianne on X: @juliannestanz Follow Julianne on Instagram: @juliannestanz

Our Book Club selection for the month of August was Go As A River by Shelley Read and we're talking about it in this week's podcast. There is so much packed into this novel that is both enjoyable for readers and for writers. We balance our discussion this week with insights for both, but definitely lean into what we learned as writers. We're not putting all of the details in the newsletter because we, of course, want you to go listen for yourself, but we'll share a brief overview of what we touched upon and hope that, if you haven't already, you'll add this book to your list. For writers, we talk about the brilliant flow of adding backstory in scenes where the main character, Victoria, touches an object, such as her father's rifle, and it brings up a memory that gives us insight into her experience and her family's history. It's an approach that is both reflective of the human experience, because we all have stories to tell about objects in our homes, but also lends itself to a seamless flow of language that doesn't disrupt the story. There's poetic language that you can find on just about every page of the book. It creates a rhythm to the story that is very engaging. It's a great reminder of how poetry is a resource for writers of all genres to explore the precision and beauty of language. We also touch upon character development, the 3 Act structure, writing about a place, and how this novel, while fiction, can also help memoir writers. For readers, we discussed how the book just kept getting better and better with each turn of the page. In a workshop we attended led by the author, Shelley Read, she talked about how as she's traveled the world now on her book tour that so many readers have come up to her to gush about how well she creates the feeling of belonging to a place. It creates a connection between people because we all have places in our lives that touch our heart, and this book accomplishes that for readers. Also, there's a main character that you're rooting for from start to finish as you read. It's what readers expect. They want to have a main character they believe in and read about their transformation. It definitely happens when you read this book.We invite you to subscribe to our email list to be the first to know about our weekly podcast episodes and upcoming group programs for writers! If you prefer video versions of the podcast or want to leave a comment on this specific episode, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.

Our Book Club wraps up its 2024 walk through nine shortlisted SF/F novels with our overall rankings, some short fiction recommendations, and a quick dip into what we’ve read recently and really enjoyed. Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.

Our Book Club wraps up its 2024 walk through nine shortlisted SF/F novels with our overall rankings, some short fiction recommendations, and a quick dip into what we’ve read recently and really enjoyed. Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.

Our Book Club selection for July was Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. It's the latest contemporary romance by Stephanie's favorite author that has received many accolades across bestseller lists and was a Good Morning America Book Club this summer. As Stephanie continues to work on her own contemporary romance series, which will be written using a pen name, Abby's books and daily social media posts are a continuous source of inspiration, however, this book threw a curveball. A fair warning here, there may be some spoilers and unpopular opinions ahead, or simply opportunities for great conversations about what it looks like to discuss a book from a reader's perspective and a writer's perspective. The viewpoints do not always align. Just for the Summer is an example of success for an author who knows her readers and has established a solid backlist, even when it's not quite the rom-com you expect. We can agree to disagree. If you go on Goodreads, there are plenty of 1-star reviews right alongside the 5-star reviews of Just for the Summer. Every reader is different. It's a helpful reminder to anyone pursuing a writing career that even the authors whose books are appearing on best seller lists get the 1-star reviews. You definitely want to be careful about judging this book by its cover. The image doesn't reflect the level of mental health darkness that develops for Emma. It's a common discussion thread amongst Abby's readers that they're left navigating so many emotions when reading her books, but the love story doesn't feel memorable in this one. We weren't left feeling like we were forever hopeful for the main characters. It was surprising because the genius hook at the beginning of the book of a Reddit thread that brings Emma and Justin (the romantic heroine and hero of the book) together creates the expected rom-com vibe. While Abby does research her books with great care and sensitivity, it went too far into the family drama for Emma and wove in character connections from her other books that didn't make sense to us. There was a difference between listening to the book and reading it. Stephanie shares how she felt like she wasn't paying as close attention when listening to it. The narrators are so good and the experience felt similar to putting a Netflix series on in the background while you're doing other things, so you're not paying as close attention. A closer read, with the book in hand, brought to light the depth of Emma's mental health challenges that presented a dark, troubling story line that overshadowed the sweetness of the love affair. We invite you to listen to the podcast to hear the details of our discussion. Our next Book Club selection is Go As A River by Shelley Read. We attended workshops by Shelley at the Mountain Words Festival in May 2024, and were inspired by her story and experience of her first novel becoming an International Bestseller. We look forward to sharing insights from her workshops and the book. We'd love to have you joConnect with us!Join our email list to be the first to know about our weekly podcast episodes and upcoming group programs for writers!Join our Inspired Writer's Group on Facebook! Schedule a coffee chat with Elizabeth or Stephanie! To get more information about joining our Inspired Writer Collective Membership community click here.If you prefer video versions of the podcast or want to leave a comment on this specific episode, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.

Our Book Club convenes for its final set of shortlisted novels, including “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,” “The Water Outlaws,” and the Nebula-winning “Saint of Bright Doors.” Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.

Our Book Club convenes for its final set of shortlisted novels, including “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,” “The Water Outlaws,” and the Nebula-winning “Saint of Bright Doors.” Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.

Anyone living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and those who care for them, knows the importance of lifestyle adjustments to successfully navigate this journey. From simple strategies like making lists, reducing social commitments, and focusing on tasks that bring joy, to complex maneuvers like family involvement in advanced directive planning, the lifestyle changes are indeed varied. In this podcast hosted by Kensington Senior Living, three authors discuss the role of personalized coping mechanisms, underscoring the unique experience each individual and family uses to embrace and adapt to the uncertainties of Alzheimer's. You'll meet Daniel Gibbs, MD, a retired neurologist diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, Gerda Saunders, a retired instructor in the Gender Studies Program at the University of Utah diagnosed with cerebral microvascular disease, and Jane Dwinell, an RN, freelance writer, Unitarian Universalist minister, and caregiver to her late husband, Sky Yardley, diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Moderated by AlzAuthors co-founder Marianne Sciucco and Susan Evans from Kensington Senior Living. In this episode, you will: Hear personal stories of living with Alzheimer's and dementia Discover lifestyle modifications to better manage these conditions Learn how to navigate daily life with dementia Understand the importance of family support Outtakes: "The more you know, the better you could love." - Gerda Saunders "What's good for the heart is good for the head." - Dr. Daniel Gibbs Resources: Explore the AlzAuthors website to discover books, blogs, podcasts, and films written by authors who share their personal experiences with Alzheimer's and dementia Visit Kensington Senior Living's website to learn more about their seven unique communities and the relationship-based care they offer Consider reading Dr. Daniel Gibbs' A Tattoo on My Brain to learn about his journey as a retired neurologist living with Alzheimer's and the lifestyle modifications that can help slow the progression of the disease Check out Gerda Saunders' memoir, Memory's Last Breath, to gain insights into the experience of living with dementia and the perspective changes that come with it Learn more about Jane Dwinell's book, Alzheimer's Canyon, which chronicles her caregiving journey for her late husband with Alzheimer's Read Marianne Sciucco's novel, Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story Our Book Club with Aging & Amazing Visit our website for full details Visit Aging & Amazing About the Podcast AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. Ideas and opinions expressed in this podcast belong to the speakers and not AlzAuthors. Always consult your healthcare provider and legal and financial consultants for advice on any of the topics covered here. Thanks for listening. We are a Whole Care Network Featured Podcast. Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network. Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. Shop our Store Join our book club

Our Book Club concludes its reading of the Hugo and Nebula shortlist novels with “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and “The Spare Man” by Mary Robinette Kowal. One’s an homage to H.G. Wells (sort of?) and the other plays like “The Thin Man” in space. Plus: We debate the meaning of star-rating systems, and what else are we reading? Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Scott McNulty.

Our Book Club concludes its reading of the Hugo and Nebula shortlist novels with “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and “The Spare Man” by Mary Robinette Kowal. One’s an homage to H.G. Wells (sort of?) and the other plays like “The Thin Man” in space. Plus: We debate the meaning of star-rating systems, and what else are we reading? Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Scott McNulty.

Our Book Club guest this week is writer John Robb. John wears many hats - he runs the popular music website Louder Than War, he's a popular talking head and commentator of music and culture, he's written several books, and he's been in a couple punk bands. His latest is the massive endeavor, The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth which manages to explain the origins of the scene (Edgar Allen Poe, Marquis de Sade, Dionysus) and how that lead to the excellent music we all love (Adam Ant, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, etc). We debate what is and what isn't goth, why people gravitate to it, its morality and sexuality, and more. It's a great book and an incredible undertaking. Check it out.  www.amazon.com/art-darkness-history-goth/dp/1526173204 www.patreon.com/thehustlepod

We're back for series 7 of the Womenkind Collective Podcast and this week's guests are dieticians Elizabeth Ward and Hilary wright from the Menopause Diet Plan.  When discussing Menopause with various people (as we do quite a lot) the phrase ‘getting through menopause' or ‘I look forward to getting to the other side' are common but what is this ‘other side'? And does I it actually exist? Well, our guests today are going to explain all about what we need to do to keep ourselves healthy through our menopause journey. They know all about supporting people in menopause through positive lifestyle choices, Good friends Elizabeth Ward and Hillary Wright are both registered dieticians, each with over thirty years' experience. The two both hold bachelor degrees in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Masters from Boston University and we had such a great time chatting to them. You can watch the full, unedited, interview on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA   In our Foodie Collective we talk all things biscuits, who doesn't like a good biscuit to dunk? Find out what our favourite biscuits are and Jinty has a little quiz….if she can remember the answers!   Our Book Club starts reading our new book for series 7, Femina by Jannina Ramirez. We start by looking at the introduction and we're hooked already; this book gives voice to the influential women of the Middle Ages who have been silenced by the male gatekeepers for far too long.   Find out how we got on with our WI and there's a new tasty one to try out this week!   There's a fantastic quote to start the series with. It's another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat.   Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinic Or to send your testimonials please email us: menopauseclinicdc@gmail.com And finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message

Our Book Club begins our walk through awards shortlist reading with two Nebula Awards nominees for best novel, “The Mountain in the Sea” by Ray Naylor and “Spear” by Nicola Griffith. One’s a near-future thriller about sentient octopi, the other’s an Arthurian fantasy with a few twists. Next time we’ll be reading Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher and Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. If you’re on Goodreads, you can also join our Book Club there. Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Deborah Stanish.

Our Book Club begins our walk through awards shortlist reading with two Nebula Awards nominees for best novel, “The Mountain in the Sea” by Ray Naylor and “Spear” by Nicola Griffith. One’s a near-future thriller about sentient octopi, the other’s an Arthurian fantasy with a few twists. Next time we’ll be reading Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher and Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. If you’re on Goodreads, you can also join our Book Club there. Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Deborah Stanish.

Our Book Club reads “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel, a beautifully written story set in multiple timelines that—like her earlier novel “Station Eleven”—frustrated some, but not all, of our panelists. We also recommend a lot of other books to read! Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Deborah Stanish and Scott McNulty.

Our Book Club reads “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel, a beautifully written story set in multiple timelines that—like her earlier novel “Station Eleven”—frustrated some, but not all, of our panelists. We also recommend a lot of other books to read! Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Deborah Stanish and Scott McNulty.

Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss R.F. Kuang’s “Babel.” It’s a story about magic and empire and revolution, and our feelings about it are similarly complicated. Plus: A whole bunch of book suggestions! Our next Book Club selection: “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel. Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Deborah Stanish, Erika Ensign and Scott McNulty.

Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss R.F. Kuang’s “Babel.” It’s a story about magic and empire and revolution, and our feelings about it are similarly complicated. Plus: A whole bunch of book suggestions! Our next Book Club selection: “Sea of Tranquility” by Emily St. John Mandel. Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Deborah Stanish, Erika Ensign and Scott McNulty.

Welcome to the Chasing Brighter podcast!! Jessica & Kelly continue to take you on a journey of self discovery!  Our Book Club concludes our focus on Social Justice in the month of October.  Kelly and Jessica discuss Angie Thomas' debut novel, "The Hate U Give".  Learn more about Chasing Brighter at https://chasingbrighter.com Follow our journey on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingbrighter/ We encourage you to keep chasing a brighter version of yourself!!  Thanks for listening!!!

*Valerie Cherish voice* Well, I got it! Rich tells Tracie about the monkeypox vaccine experience.Our Book Club selection this month is Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World's Most Notorious Diaries by Rick Emerson, that tells the story behind the books Go Ask Alice and Jay's Journal, which came from the same dark place: a serial con artist who betrayed a grieving family, stole a dead boy's memory, and lied her way to the National Book Awards. To take part in our monthly Book Club Zoom meetings, subscribe to our Patreon where you'll also get access to bonus episodes and our premium series WAWU—where we are recapping The Real World Miami.You can read more about the Alibi Club here.And you can check out a picture—which made Tracie do a spitake—of the woman in whose face Arnold Schwarzenegger farted here.Oh and follow us on Instagram.P.S. Tracie is selling pro-choice apparel, the proceeds of which go to organizations facilitating abortion access for women in hostile states.

Our Book Club selection today is a book that sounds like it ought to be terribly depressing, but really isn't . It's called Afterwards, and it's a novel about dealing with grief, and specifically the grief and guilt that come after a loss through suicide. But while that might seem like grim subject matter, this book is actually very uplifting, because ultimately it is a story of hope and of new beginnings. The author Charlotte LeonardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Book Club continues its walk through the Hugo and Nebula nominees for Best Novel with three books, “The Galaxy and the Ground Within” by Becky Chambers, “A Master of Djinn” by P. Djèlí Clark, and “The Unbroken” by C.L. Clark. Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty, Aleen Simms and Dan Moren.

Our Book Club continues its walk through the Hugo and Nebula nominees for Best Novel with three books, “The Galaxy and the Ground Within” by Becky Chambers, “A Master of Djinn” by P. Djèlí Clark, and “The Unbroken” by C.L. Clark. Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty, Aleen Simms and Dan Moren.

Our Book Club continues with a discussion on Wonderstruck – both the Brian Selznick novel and the Todd Haynes film!  Watch your step Gigantor, before you take out the George Washington Bridge! #wonderstruck #toddhaynes #brianselznick #museumofnaturalhistory #davidbowie #spaceoddity #panoramaofthecityofnewyork #queensmuseum The Appeal https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Appeal/Janice-Hallett/9781982187453   The Bubble https://youtu.be/ZBD8X5zLG4U   Night at the Museum https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477347/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0   Wyvern https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1331335/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Do you reeeeally want it? Are you sure??? Is that your ego talking, or You talking? I mean the real you, the authentic you. Our Book Club of the Now book, Think Like A Monk By Jay Shetty, will help you answer these questions.In this episode, we're discussing how it can help you nail down your passion and a purpose, so you can get to the heart of your authenticity, and determine what really drives You vs. what your ego says drives you.Read along with the community and share your takeaways in our forum.My 360˚ Method is coming very soon to guide you along the journey of becoming your ideal self while building your most authentically You life. Click here to signup for updates and to get an invitation to my FREE limiting beliefs masterclass happening next month.Roxy Talks Manifestation Podcast Copyright 2022*All information in this podcast is intended for General information purposes only. By listening to this you agree that all your decisions based on and application of the information contained in this podcast is by your own personal choice. By listening to this podcast you agree that You do not hold Roxy Talks LLC or Roxy directly or indirectly liable for any claim or third party claim, death, injury, or personal/physical damage as a result of the use, interpretation, or application of the information contained in this podcastFREE RESOURCES:❤︎Manifest your ideal relationship NOW! Join the *FREE*

This episode features a book with fantasy zombies and a book with alien hive minds. Talk about range! Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss the fantasy mystery “Witness for the Dead,” a standalone book set in the world of “The Goblin Emperor”, and “A Desolation Called Peace,” the conclusion of the duology begun in the award-winning “A Memory Called Empire.” Plus: What are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Erika Ensign.

This episode features a book with fantasy zombies and a book with alien hive minds. Talk about range! Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss the fantasy mystery “Witness for the Dead,” a standalone book set in the world of “The Goblin Emperor”, and “A Desolation Called Peace,” the conclusion of the duology begun in the award-winning “A Memory Called Empire.” Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Erika Ensign.

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Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss two final 2021 Best Novel nominees, “Harrow the Ninth” and “The Relentless Moon.” We also discuss all the Hugo Award nominees for short fiction, rank the books, and recommend some books we’ve been reading lately! Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Aleen Simms.

Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss two final 2021 Best Novel nominees, “Harrow the Ninth” and “The Relentless Moon.” We also discuss all the Hugo Award nominees for short fiction, rank the books, and recommend some books we’ve been reading lately! Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Aleen Simms.

In this episode, we get into creative ways to increase connection and love between you and your husband. Get even more marriage help with our FREE class opening October 19th. Get a seat with the link below... **Our Marriage Boost is opening soon. -Get on the Wait List Here: https://mindful-muslimah.ck.page/2dabf03148 **Our Book Club is reopening - Get on the Wait List here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqlChYGyFlNYwiK3L1sGbR9SjgCiWQusegJx3ak-fg0iQnMw/viewform **Get all of our FREE RESOURCES Here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/resources/ **If you are in Thrive...our Revert Classes are starting soon. Get on the Wait List! Login here: www.mindful-muslimah.com (Membership Section) **DM me on IG @mindfulmuslimah **Get a free call: Link to a 15 minute call - FREE https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/15-minute-skype-consultation-call Link to a 45 minute call - Paid https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/adult-45-minute-consultation-call --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/support

In this episode, we cover how to improve our Islamic marriage by making our husband our best friend. Part of many people's marriage problems is not knowing how to connect. Some of the best Islamic marriage advice includes how to connect with your spouse in ways that work with him. We need to learn how amazing marriages loved by Allah worked to improve our approach and be open to reflecting on what hasn't worked in the past and what has. Get even more marriage help with our FREE class opening October 19th. Get a seat with the link below... **Our Marriage Boost is opening soon. -Get on the Wait List Here: https://mindful-muslimah.ck.page/2dabf03148 **Our Book Club is reopening - Get on the Wait List here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqlChYGyFlNYwiK3L1sGbR9SjgCiWQusegJx3ak-fg0iQnMw/viewform **Get all of our FREE RESOURCES Here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/resources/ **If you are in Thrive...our Revert Classes are starting soon. Get on the Wait List! Login here: www.mindful-muslimah.com (Membership Section) **DM me on IG @mindfulmuslimah **Get a free call: Link to a 15 minute call - FREE https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/15-minute-skype-consultation-call Link to a 45 minute call - Paid https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/adult-45-minute-consultation-call --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/support

In this episode, we connect with our women in their deepest and darkest times. Feeling depressed, lonely or lost in general when it comes with relationships can be really difficult, but never impossible. We should never lose hope in Allah SWT and in His ability to work amazing miracles in our lives. Get even more marriage help with our FREE class opening October 19th. Get a seat with the link below... **Our Marriage Boost is opening soon. -Get on the Wait List Here: https://mindful-muslimah.ck.page/2dabf03148 **Our Book Club is reopening - Get on the Wait List here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqlChYGyFlNYwiK3L1sGbR9SjgCiWQusegJx3ak-fg0iQnMw/viewform **Get all of our FREE RESOURCES Here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/resources/ **If you are in Thrive...our Revert Classes are starting soon. Get on the Wait List! Login here: www.mindful-muslimah.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/support

This is our first Book Club Edition I'm so happy to bring the book club to you so we can deep dive in the book. Our Book Club will discuss books that can help with criativity, art development and so on not how to books on how to paint. You can participate leaving your comments in the blog post. Also grab the companion worksheet https://www.artisticallyyou.club/bookclub1 Book - https://amzn.to/3zxOqB0 Thanks for listening check episodes notes at 2worldsart.com/blog . Connect with Jana on Instagram: Jana_2worlds https://www.instagram.com/jana_2worlds and make sure to receive our artful insights _signing up at bit.ly/join2worldsart Subscribe to my Youtube 2wordsart.live

In this episode, we cover how to handle infidelity. Cheating and trust issues are definitely issues that need attention. We need to look closely on what type of pain or offense it is and many other things surrounding it in order to determine our response. Marriage sometimes requires greater patience and sometimes it requires action that is difficult. Diagnosing the infidelity or trust problem to determine our course of action is critical. Get even more marriage help with our FREE class opening October 19th. Get a seat with the link below... **Our Marriage Boost is opening soon. -Get on the Wait List Here: https://mindful-muslimah.ck.page/2dabf03148 **Our Book Club is reopening - Get on the Wait List here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqlChYGyFlNYwiK3L1sGbR9SjgCiWQusegJx3ak-fg0iQnMw/viewform **Get all of our FREE RESOURCES Here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/resources/ **If you are in Thrive...our Revert Classes are starting soon. Get on the Wait List! Login here: www.mindful-muslimah.com (Membership Section) **DM me on IG @mindfulmuslimah **Get a free call: Link to a 15 minute call - FREE https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/15-minute-skype-consultation-call Link to a 45 minute call - Paid https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/adult-45-minute-consultation-call --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/support

In this episode, we tackle marriage problems. In fact, this whole month we will be covering marriage problems and how to fix your marriage. In this episode, we are going to unveil 6 things that are destroying your marriage if you are doing them and what to do instead. Get even more marriage help with our FREE class opening October 19th. Get a seat with the link below... **Our Marriage Boost is opening soon. -Get on the Wait List Here: https://mindful-muslimah.ck.page/2dabf03148 **Our Book Club is reopening - Get on the Wait List here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqlChYGyFlNYwiK3L1sGbR9SjgCiWQusegJx3ak-fg0iQnMw/viewform **Get all of our FREE RESOURCES Here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/resources/ **If you are in Thrive...our Revert Classes are starting soon. Get on the Wait List! Login here: www.mindful-muslimah.com (Membership Section) **DM me on IG @mindfulmuslimah **Get a free call: Link to a 15 minute call - FREE https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/15-minute-skype-consultation-call Link to a 45 minute call - Paid https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/adult-45-minute-consultation-call --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/support

In this episode, we talk about the effects of the pandemic or just difficult financial challenges. Money problems are nothing new. Money problems effect us all and our lives in some shape or form. How can we make more money? What do we do if we have lost our job? What is we might have to quit due to new mandates and laws on vaccines or covid restrictions? We have 3 reminders and 5 pieces of advice on how to increase your situation and ease your worries. **Our Book Club is reopening - Get on the Wait List here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqlChYGyFlNYwiK3L1sGbR9SjgCiWQusegJx3ak-fg0iQnMw/viewform **Our Marriage Boost is opening soon. -Get on the Wait List Here: https://mindful-muslimah.ck.page/2dabf03148 **Get all of our FREE RESOURCES Here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/resources/ **If you are in Thrive...our Revert Classes are starting soon. Get on the Wait List! Login here: www.mindful-muslimah.com (Membership Section) **DM me on IG @mindfulmuslimah **Get a free call: Link to a 15 minute call - FREE https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/15-minute-skype-consultation-call Link to a 45 minute call - Paid https://calendly.com/mindfulmuslimah/adult-45-minute-consultation-call --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/support

In this episode we give seven practical tips on how to manage the overwhelm and anxiety around the COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccine mandates. **Our Book Club is reopening - Get on the Wait List here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqlChYGyFlNYwiK3L1sGbR9SjgCiWQusegJx3ak-fg0iQnMw/viewform **Our Marriage Boost is opening soon. Get on teh Wait List Here: https://mindful-muslimah.ck.page/2dabf03148 **Get all of our FREE RESOURCES Here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/resources/ **If you are in Thrive...our Revert Classes are starting soon. Get on the Wait List! Login here: www.mindful-muslimah.com (Membership Section) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/support

In this episode, We talk about toxic things that should've never been sent to many of us and that we should never say to our children. **Our Book Club is reopening - Get on the Wait List here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqlChYGyFlNYwiK3L1sGbR9SjgCiWQusegJx3ak-fg0iQnMw/viewform **Our Marriage Bbost is opening soon. Get on teh Wait List Here: https://mindful-muslimah.ck.page/2dabf03148 **Get all of our FREE RESOURCES Here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/resources/ **If you are in Thrive...our Revert Classes are starting soon. Get on the Wait List! Login here: www.mindful-muslimah.com (Membership Section) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/support

In the episode we notice some common signs for us or those we love being in a dark place and what to do. **Our Book Club is reopening - Get on the Wait List here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqlChYGyFlNYwiK3L1sGbR9SjgCiWQusegJx3ak-fg0iQnMw/viewform **Our Marriage Bbost is opening soon. Get on teh Wait List Here: https://mindful-muslimah.ck.page/2dabf03148 **Get all of our FREE RESOURCES Here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/resources/ **If you are in Thrive...our Revert Classes are starting soon. Get on the Wait List! Login here: www.mindful-muslimah.com (Membership Section) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmuslimah/support

The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily is in session for June 2021. Our Book Club panel met once again to share their thoughts on their latest selection, the multiple award winning debut novel from Douglas Stuart, ’Shuggie Bain’. The club’s host Mary Blake is joined by retired librarian Hilda King, Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon and Michael Geoghegan to work their way through this first full length novel from the winner of The Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award. This will be the last episode of the Book Club for this season as the panel take a summer break. You can get all books covered in the series from The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon. Contact Orlagh at 071 9671580. You’ll even get 10% off the book when you mention the Book Club @ Leitrim Daily. About ‘Shuggie Bain' by Douglas Stuart It is 1981. Glasgow is dying and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from life. She dreams of greater things: a house with its own front door and a life bought and paid for outright (like her perfect, but false, teeth). But Agnes is abandoned by her philandering husband, and soon she and her three children find themselves trapped in a decimated mining town. As she descends deeper into drink, the children try their best to save her, yet one by one they must abandon her to save themselves. It is her son Shuggie who holds out hope the longest. Shuggie is different. Fastidious and fussy, he shares his mother’s sense of snobbish propriety. The miners’ children pick on him and adults condemn him as no’ right. But Shuggie believes that if he tries his hardest, he can be normal like the other boys and help his mother escape this hopeless place. Douglas Stuart’s Shuggie Bain lays bare the ruthlessness of poverty, the limits of love, and the hollowness of pride. A counterpart to the privileged Thatcher-era London of Alan Hollinghurst’s The Line of Beauty, it also recalls the work of Édouard Louis, Frank McCourt, and Hanya Yanagihara, a blistering debut by a brilliant writer with a powerful and important story to tell.

The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily is in session for June 2021. Our Book Club panel met once again to share their thoughts on their latest selection, the multiple award winning debut novel from Douglas Stuart, 'Shuggie Bain'. The club's host Mary Blake is joined by retired librarian Hilda King, Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon and Michael Geoghegan to work their way through this first full length novel from the winner of The Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award. This will be the last episode of the Book Club for this season as the panel take a summer break. You can get all books covered in the series from The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon. Contact Orlagh at 071 9671580. You'll even get 10% off the book when you mention the Book Club @ Leitrim Daily. About ‘Shuggie Bain' by Douglas Stuart. It is 1981. Glasgow is dying and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from life. She dreams of greater things: a house with its own front door and a life bought and paid for outright (like her perfect, but false, teeth). But Agnes is abandoned by her philandering husband, and soon she and her three children find themselves trapped in a decimated mining town. As she descends deeper into drink, the children try their best to save her, yet one by one they must abandon her to save themselves. It is her son Shuggie who holds out hope the longest. Shuggie is different. Fastidious and fussy, he shares his mother's sense of snobbish propriety. The miners' children pick on him and adults condemn him as no' right. But Shuggie believes that if he tries his hardest, he can be normal like the other boys and help his mother escape this hopeless place. Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain lays bare the ruthlessness of poverty, the limits of love, and the hollowness of pride. A counterpart to the privileged Thatcher-era London of Alan Hollinghurst's The Line of Beauty, it also recalls the work of Édouard Louis, Frank McCourt, and Hanya Yanagihara, a blistering debut by a brilliant writer with a powerful and important story to tell.

Chad Lingafelt shares the 7 books that our team has gone through in 7 months as part of our Book Club. Our Book Club was started in November of 2020 and has been a turning point for our team. This has been a time of growth and personal development for participants and has helped cultivate leadership thought patterns. Books Read: Leaders Eat Last The 4 Disciplines of Execution The Ideal Team Player The Five Dysfunctions of A Team Superfans Atomic Habits How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge Check out Episode 98 to Watch the Origins of our Book Club. https://youtu.be/mWaOdcQlW7Q

Our Book Club returns with a new way to approach this year’s SF novel shortlist: we’re reading all the Hugo and Nebula novels in three batches. First up: “Black Sun,” “The City We Became,” and “Piranesi.” Plus: What are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty and Aleen Simms.

Our Book Club returns with a new way to approach this year’s SF novel shortlist: we’re reading all the Hugo and Nebula novels in three batches. First up: “Black Sun,” “The City We Became,” and “Piranesi.” Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty and Aleen Simms.

The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily is in session for May 2021. Our Book Club panel met once again to share their thoughts on their latest selection, the best selling memoir from Hadley Freeman ’House of Glass’. The club’s host Mary Blake is joined by retired librarian Hilda King, Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon and Michael Geoghegan to work their way through this first full length novel from the winner of The Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award. We also find our which book has been selected for this month to be discussed in the next episode of The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily in June. You can get all books covered in the series from The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon. Although closed due to covid restrictions they are facilitating an order and collect / postal service on all purchases. Contact Orlagh at 071 9671580. You’ll even get 10% off the book when you mention the Book Club @ Leitrim Daily. About 'House of Glass' by Hadley Freeman After her grandmother died, Hadley Freeman travelled to her apartment to try and make sense of a woman she’d never really known. Sala Glass was a European expat in America – defiantly clinging to her French influences, famously reserved, fashionable to the end – yet to Hadley much of her life remained a mystery. Sala’s experience of surviving one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history was never spoken about. When Hadley found a shoebox filled with her grandmother’s treasured belongings, it started a decade-long quest to find out their haunting significance and to dig deep into the extraordinary lives of Sala and her three brothers. The search takes Hadley from Picasso’s archives in Paris to a secret room in a farmhouse in Auvergne to Long Island and to Auschwitz. By piecing together letters, photos and an unpublished memoir, Hadley brings to life the full story of the Glass siblings for the first time: Alex’s past as a fashion couturier and friend of Dior and Chagall; trusting and brave Jacques, a fierce patriot for his adopted country; and the brilliant Henri who hid in occupied France – each of them made extraordinary bids for survival during the Second World War. And alongside her great-uncles’ extraordinary acts of courage in Vichy France, Hadley discovers her grandmother’s equally heroic but more private form of female self-sacrifice. A moving memoir following the Glass siblings throughout the course of the twentieth-century as they each make their own bid for survival, House of Glass explores assimilation, identity and home – issues that are deeply relevant today. Book Club Selection for June 2021: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart It is 1981. Glasgow is dying and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from life. She dreams of greater things: a house with its own front door and a life bought and paid for outright (like her perfect, but false, teeth). But Agnes is abandoned by her philandering husband, and soon she and her three children find themselves trapped in a decimated mining town. As she descends deeper into drink, the children try their best to save her, yet one by one they must abandon her to save themselves. It is her son Shuggie who holds out hope the longest. Shuggie is different. Fastidious and fussy, he shares his mother’s sense of snobbish propriety. The miners' children pick on him and adults condemn him as no’ right. But Shuggie believes that if he tries his hardest, he can be normal like the other boys and help his mother escape this hopeless place. Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain lays bare the ruthlessness of poverty, the limits of love, and the hollowness of pride. A counterpart to the privileged Thatcher-era London of Alan Hollinghurst’s The Line of Beauty, it also recalls the work of Édouard Louis, Frank McCourt, and Hanya Yanagihara, a blistering debut by a brilliant writer with a powerful and important story to tell.

The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily is in session for April 2021. Our Book Club panel met once again to share their thoughts on their latest selection, the debut novel from Cork auther Danielle McLaughlin ’The Art of Falling’. The club’s host Mary Blake is joined by retired librarian Hilda King, Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon and this month’s guest Michael Geoghegan from Aughacashel to work their way through this first full length novel from the winner of The Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award. We also find our which book has been selected for this month to be discussed in the next episode of The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily in April. You can get all books covered in the series from The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon. Although closed due to covid restrictions they are facilitating an order and collect / postal service on all purchases. Contact Orlagh at 071 9671580. You’ll even get 10% off the book when you mention the Book Club @ Leitrim Daily. About ‘The Art of Falling’ by Danielle McLaughlin Nessa McCormack’s marriage is coming back together again after her husband’s affair. She is excited to be in charge of a retrospective art exhibition for a beloved artist, the renowned late sculptor Robert Locke. But the arrival of two enigmatic outsiders imperils both her personal and professional worlds: A chance encounter with an old friend threatens to expose a betrayal Nessa thought she had long put behind her; and at work, an odd woman comes forward with a mysterious connection to Robert Locke’s life and his most famous work, the Chalk Sculpture. As Nessa finds the past intruding on the present, she realizes she must decide what is the truth, whether she can continue to live with a lie, and what the consequences might be were she to fully unravel the mysteries in both the life of Robert Locke and her own. In this gripping and wonderfully written debut, Danielle McLaughlin reveals profound truths about love, power, and the secrets that define us. Book Club Selection for May 2021: House of Glass by Hadley Brennan After her grandmother died, Hadley Freeman travelled to her apartment to try and make sense of a woman she’d never really known. Sala Glass was a European expat in America – defiantly clinging to her French influences, famously reserved, fashionable to the end – yet to Hadley much of her life remained a mystery. Sala’s experience of surviving one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history was never spoken about. When Hadley found a shoebox filled with her grandmother’s treasured belongings, it started a decade-long quest to find out their haunting significance and to dig deep into the extraordinary lives of Sala and her three brothers. The search takes Hadley from Picasso’s archives in Paris to a secret room in a farmhouse in Auvergne to Long Island and to Auschwitz. By piecing together letters, photos and an unpublished memoir, Hadley brings to life the full story of the Glass siblings for the first time: Alex’s past as a fashion couturier and friend of Dior and Chagall; trusting and brave Jacques, a fierce patriot for his adopted country; and the brilliant Henri who hid in occupied France – each of them made extraordinary bids for survival during the Second World War. And alongside her great-uncles’ extraordinary acts of courage in Vichy France, Hadley discovers her grandmother’s equally heroic but more private form of female self-sacrifice. A moving memoir following the Glass siblings throughout the course of the twentieth-century as they each make their own bid for survival, House of Glass explores assimilation, identity and home – issues that are deeply relevant today.

The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily is in session for May 2021. Our Book Club panel met once again to share their thoughts on their latest selection, the best selling memoir from Hadley Freeman 'House of Glass'. The club's host Mary Blake is joined by retired librarian Hilda King, Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon and Michael Geoghegan to work their way through this first full length novel from the winner of The Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award. We also find our which book has been selected for this month to be discussed in the next episode of The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily in June. You can get all books covered in the series from The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon. Although closed due to covid restrictions they are facilitating an order and collect / postal service on all purchases. Contact Orlagh at 071 9671580. You'll even get 10% off the book when you mention the Book Club @ Leitrim Daily. About 'House of Glass' by Hadley Freeman After her grandmother died, Hadley Freeman travelled to her apartment to try and make sense of a woman she'd never really known. Sala Glass was a European expat in America – defiantly clinging to her French influences, famously reserved, fashionable to the end – yet to Hadley much of her life remained a mystery. Sala's experience of surviving one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history was never spoken about. When Hadley found a shoebox filled with her grandmother's treasured belongings, it started a decade-long quest to find out their haunting significance and to dig deep into the extraordinary lives of Sala and her three brothers. The search takes Hadley from Picasso's archives in Paris to a secret room in a farmhouse in Auvergne to Long Island and to Auschwitz. By piecing together letters, photos and an unpublished memoir, Hadley brings to life the full story of the Glass siblings for the first time: Alex's past as a fashion couturier and friend of Dior and Chagall; trusting and brave Jacques, a fierce patriot for his adopted country; and the brilliant Henri who hid in occupied France – each of them made extraordinary bids for survival during the Second World War. And alongside her great-uncles' extraordinary acts of courage in Vichy France, Hadley discovers her grandmother's equally heroic but more private form of female self-sacrifice. A moving memoir following the Glass siblings throughout the course of the twentieth-century as they each make their own bid for survival, House of Glass explores assimilation, identity and home – issues that are deeply relevant today. Book Club Selection for June 2021: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart It is 1981. Glasgow is dying and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from life. She dreams of greater things: a house with its own front door and a life bought and paid for outright (like her perfect, but false, teeth). But Agnes is abandoned by her philandering husband, and soon she and her three children find themselves trapped in a decimated mining town. As she descends deeper into drink, the children try their best to save her, yet one by one they must abandon her to save themselves. It is her son Shuggie who holds out hope the longest. Shuggie is different. Fastidious and fussy, he shares his mother's sense of snobbish propriety. The miners' children pick on him and adults condemn him as no' right. But Shuggie believes that if he tries his hardest, he can be normal like the other boys and help his mother escape this hopeless place. Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain lays bare the ruthlessness of poverty, the limits of love, and the hollowness of pride. A counterpart to the privileged Thatcher-era London of Alan Hollinghurst's The Line of Beauty, it also recalls the work of Édouard Louis, Frank McCourt, and Hanya Yanagihara, a blistering debut by a brilliant writer with a powerful and important story to tell.

The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily is in session for April 2021. Our Book Club panel met once again to share their thoughts on their latest selection, the debut novel from Cork auther Danielle McLaughlin 'The Art of Falling'. The club's host Mary Blake is joined by retired librarian Hilda King, Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon and this month's guest Michael Geoghegan from Aughacashel to work their way through this first full length novel from the winner of The Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award. We also find our which book has been selected for this month to be discussed in the next episode of The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily in April. You can get all books covered in the series from The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon. Although closed due to covid restrictions they are facilitating an order and collect / postal service on all purchases. Contact Orlagh at 071 9671580. You'll even get 10% off the book when you mention the Book Club @ Leitrim Daily. About 'The Art of Falling' by Danielle McLaughlin Nessa McCormack's marriage is coming back together again after her husband's affair. She is excited to be in charge of a retrospective art exhibition for a beloved artist, the renowned late sculptor Robert Locke. But the arrival of two enigmatic outsiders imperils both her personal and professional worlds: A chance encounter with an old friend threatens to expose a betrayal Nessa thought she had long put behind her; and at work, an odd woman comes forward with a mysterious connection to Robert Locke's life and his most famous work, the Chalk Sculpture. As Nessa finds the past intruding on the present, she realizes she must decide what is the truth, whether she can continue to live with a lie, and what the consequences might be were she to fully unravel the mysteries in both the life of Robert Locke and her own. In this gripping and wonderfully written debut, Danielle McLaughlin reveals profound truths about love, power, and the secrets that define us. Book Club Selection for May 2021: House of Glass by Hadley Brennan After her grandmother died, Hadley Freeman travelled to her apartment to try and make sense of a woman she'd never really known. Sala Glass was a European expat in America – defiantly clinging to her French influences, famously reserved, fashionable to the end – yet to Hadley much of her life remained a mystery. Sala's experience of surviving one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history was never spoken about. When Hadley found a shoebox filled with her grandmother's treasured belongings, it started a decade-long quest to find out their haunting significance and to dig deep into the extraordinary lives of Sala and her three brothers. The search takes Hadley from Picasso's archives in Paris to a secret room in a farmhouse in Auvergne to Long Island and to Auschwitz. By piecing together letters, photos and an unpublished memoir, Hadley brings to life the full story of the Glass siblings for the first time: Alex's past as a fashion couturier and friend of Dior and Chagall; trusting and brave Jacques, a fierce patriot for his adopted country; and the brilliant Henri who hid in occupied France – each of them made extraordinary bids for survival during the Second World War. And alongside her great-uncles' extraordinary acts of courage in Vichy France, Hadley discovers her grandmother's equally heroic but more private form of female self-sacrifice. A moving memoir following the Glass siblings throughout the course of the twentieth-century as they each make their own bid for survival, House of Glass explores assimilation, identity and home – issues that are deeply relevant today.

The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily is in session for February 2021. Our Book Club panel met once again to share their thoughts on the latest selection, number one best seller and Irish Book Awards Novel of the Year 'Strange Flowers', from Booker nominated Irish writer Donal Ryan. The club's host Mary Blake is joined by retired librarian Hilda King, Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon and special guest Rosemarie Donnelly of Blaney Bookworms in Castleblaney, Monaghan to work their way through this poetic and lyrical bitter sweet multi-generational family drama set in Tipperary in the 1970's. We also find our which book has been selected for this month to be discussed in the next episode of The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily in April. You can get all books covered in the series from The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon. Although closed due to covid restrictions they are facilitating an order and collect / postal service on all purchases. Contact Orlagh at 071 9671580. You'll even get 10% off the book when you mention the Book Club @ Leitrim Daily. About 'Strange Flowers' by Donal Ryan In 1973 Moll Gladney goes missing from the Tipperary hillside where she was born. Slowly her parents, Paddy and Kit, begin to accept that she's gone forever. But she returns, changed, and with a few surprises for her family and neighbours. Nothing is ever the same again for the Gladneys, who learn that fate cares little for duty, that life rarely conforms to expectation, that God can't be relied upon to heed any prayer. A story of exile and return, of loss and discovery, of retreat from grief and the saving power of love.  Book Club Selection for April 2021: 'The Art of Falling' by Danielle McLaughlin Nessa McCormack's marriage is coming back together again after her husband's affair. She is excited to be in charge of a retrospective art exhibition for a beloved artist, the renowned late sculptor Robert Locke. But the arrival of two enigmatic outsiders imperils both her personal and professional worlds: A chance encounter with an old friend threatens to expose a betrayal Nessa thought she had long put behind her; and at work, an odd woman comes forward with a mysterious connection to Robert Locke's life and his most famous work, the Chalk Sculpture. As Nessa finds the past intruding on the present, she realizes she must decide what is the truth, whether she can continue to live with a lie, and what the consequences might be were she to fully unravel the mysteries in both the life of Robert Locke and her own. In this gripping and wonderfully written debut, Danielle McLaughlin reveals profound truths about love, power, and the secrets that define us.

The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily is in session for February 2021. Our Book Club panel met once again to share their thoughts on the latest selection, number one best seller and Irish Book Awards Novel of the Year ’Strange Flowers’, from Booker nominated Irish writer Donal Ryan. The club’s host Mary Blake is joined by retired librarian Hilda King, Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon and special guest Rosemarie Donnelly of Blaney Bookworms in Castleblaney, Monaghan to work their way through this poetic and lyrical bitter sweet multi-generational family drama set in Tipperary in the 1970's. We also find our which book has been selected for this month to be discussed in the next episode of The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily in April. You can get all books covered in the series from The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon. Although closed due to covid restrictions they are facilitating an order and collect / postal service on all purchases. Contact Orlagh at 071 9671580. You’ll even get 10% off the book when you mention the Book Club @ Leitrim Daily. About ’Strange Flowers’ by Donal Ryan In 1973 Moll Gladney goes missing from the Tipperary hillside where she was born. Slowly her parents, Paddy and Kit, begin to accept that she’s gone forever. But she returns, changed, and with a few surprises for her family and neighbours. Nothing is ever the same again for the Gladneys, who learn that fate cares little for duty, that life rarely conforms to expectation, that God can’t be relied upon to heed any prayer. A story of exile and return, of loss and discovery, of retreat from grief and the saving power of love. Book Club Selection for April 2021: 'The Art of Falling' by Danielle McLaughlin Nessa McCormack's marriage is coming back together again after her husband's affair. She is excited to be in charge of a retrospective art exhibition for a beloved artist, the renowned late sculptor Robert Locke. But the arrival of two enigmatic outsiders imperils both her personal and professional worlds: A chance encounter with an old friend threatens to expose a betrayal Nessa thought she had long put behind her; and at work, an odd woman comes forward with a mysterious connection to Robert Locke's life and his most famous work, the Chalk Sculpture. As Nessa finds the past intruding on the present, she realizes she must decide what is the truth, whether she can continue to live with a lie, and what the consequences might be were she to fully unravel the mysteries in both the life of Robert Locke and her own. In this gripping and wonderfully written debut, Danielle McLaughlin reveals profound truths about love, power, and the secrets that define us.

The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily is in session for February 2021. Our Book Club panel met once again to share their thoughts on the latest selection, international bestseller ’Such A Fun Age’ by Kiley Reid. The club’s host Mary Blake is joined by retired librarian Hilda King, Orlagh Kelly of The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon to work their way through this story about race & privilege. We also find our which book has been selected for this month to be discussed in the next episode of The Book Club @ Leitrim Daily in March. You can get all books covered in the series from The Reading Room Bookshop in Carrick on Shannon. Although closed due to covid restrictions they are facilitating an order and collect / postal service on all purchases. Contact Orlagh at 071 9671580. You’ll even get 10% off the book when you mention the Book Club @ Leitrim Daily. About ’Such A Fun Age’ When Emira is apprehended at a supermarket for ‘kidnapping’ the white child she’s actually babysitting, it sets off an explosive chain of events. Her employer Alix, a feminist blogger with the best of intentions, resolves to make things right. But Emira herself is aimless, broke and wary of Alix’s desire to help. When a surprising connection emerges between the two women, it sends them on a crash course that will upend everything they think they know – about themselves, each other, and the messy dynamics of privilege.

Our Book Club is back and this month, we read Richard Osman's record-breaking debut 'The Thursday Murder Club.' Set in a peaceful retirementvillage, four unlikely friends work together to solve a murder on their doorstep. Alan Murphy is joined by Sarah Gallagher from Kenny's Bookshop,Siobhan Mullin, our Galway Bay FM receptionist, and sadly our listener reviewer was feeling under the weather and couldn't join us. Check out thisspirited review below.

It’s becoming a thing! Our Book Club that is! In our third installment of DBP Book Club, we bring you a potpourri of literary gems – from young adult drama to the story of chocolate conglomerates, we even threw in a motivational book to help us with the changing times. Once again, we swap stories… Continue reading Ep109: DBP Book Club Part 3

This is the one we'll be known for. Our Run Club for this episode turns into Our Book Club. We talk all about our favorite books this episode and cover college running, nutrition, mindfulness and a whole lot more. Check it out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/our-run-club/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/our-run-club/support

"This Is How You Lose the Time War" - Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss “This Is How You Lose the Time War”, a beautiful novella about the relationship between two time-traveling operatives in a multiverse-wide struggle. Also, Erika keeps stuffing us full of food metaphors. Plus: What are we reading? This episode will go down like ice cream on your brain tongue. Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty, Aleen Simms and David J. Loehr.

Housekeeping The book for Comic Book Club Vol 1 has been decided by YOU. The book we will be reading is Batman: Court of Owls. Our Book Club episode will air on July 16th There will be no formal episode next week. Instead, next week’s episode will come on Wednesday (July 3rd) and will be a Spider Man: Far From Home Spoilercast! What we’re reading Andrew: The Fix Vol.3 & Thief of Thieves John: The Dark Age (FCBD) Let’s Chat About… Wish lists! As you find out about new books you add them to your wish list. We go through what's sitting in ours, what they're about and why we added them. Sales New Sales - Comixology Kodansha Long Summer Reading Sale (Including Initial D) - Ends July 1st DC Justice League Sale - Ends July 1st Elephantmen Sale - Ends July 1st Oni Pride Sale - Ends July 1st Warlord of Mars/Mars Attacks Sale - Ends July 7th Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Sale - Ends July 7th Transformers/Ghostbusters Sale - Ends July 8th Spider-Man vs Mysterio Sale - Ends July 12th Massive Spider-Man Collections Sale - Ends July 15th Action Lab's Super Summer Sale - Ends July 21st Ongoing Sales from Last Week’s Episode Boom! Pride Sale - Ends June 30th Panel to Panel is a weekly comic book podcast where we have conversations about everything related to comic books. From the pages to the silver screen and everything in between! Follow us on twitter! Panel to Panel | @PanelPod Andrew Taylor | @PapaDrewBear John Bernardo | @Johnsbernardo Follow us on Instagram | @PanelPod If you like what you heard, please take a few moments to leave a review! Also don't forget to subscribe! Thank you! Find out more at https://panel-to-panel.pinecast.co

Welcome to BOOK CLUB: a new gathering place for our listener community to learn, explore, and practice together. We'll share must-read titles (with 3 months time for you to read the book), a quarterly selection, and monthly activity together. Participate how you want to, take it at your own pace, and join in for what suits you. AK Press' Suzanne Shaffer joins us on this episode to talk radical publishing, anarchist business structure, book club memories in feminist bookstore basements, and how Healing Justice Podcast Book Club will go down. Learn more and sign up at any membership level $10 & up on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/healingjustice Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown is our first Book Club selection. Get your copy now from www.akpress.org with code PODCAST for 15% off! Our Book Club members get: 30% off code to buy the book directly from AK Press (available now)  Discussion guide for hosting your own local gathering (coming in June)  Interactive virtual hangout with the author(s) to ask your own questions & dive deeper -- our first one will be with the amazing adrienne maree brown, Amita Swadhin, and Monique Tula (later this summer) To join, sign up on our Patreon at any level $10 & above. You'll also see there are other new membership levels available from us -- so if you see one that compels you, go ahead and join in! http://www.patreon.com/healingjustice ----------- STAY IN TOUCH: Sign up for our email list to receive a free healing justice zine & resources for your work and wellbeing. Sign up here: http://www.healingjustice.org Talk with us on social media (and let us know how your practice goes!): Instagram @healingjustice, Healing Justice Podcast on Facebook, & @hjpodcast on Twitter  ----------- SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Please follow / subscribe, rate, & review in whatever app you are listening, and SHARE this resource with everyone you know who could benefit from it! Help us keep making this podcast by becoming a sustainer at www.patreon.com/healingjustice  You can also give a one time donation here: https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=5ad90c0e03ce64d6028e01bb ----------- Thank you to Zach Meyer at the COALROOM for music and mastering, and Josiah Werning for graphic design.

On this week's episode we announce our Beyond the Music Lesson Book Club pick for next month. We also share a tip about planning for summer and a great resource that Christine is going to use in her next group class.  We had a great conversation with Brittany Gardner about practicing with our own children, one we plan to recommend to all the parents in our studio as a "must listen." We hope you feel as inspired as we did!  Links from the show:  Our Book Club book: The Gardener & The Carpenter Suzuki Association of the Americas Institute List  Christine's Orchestra Camp if you're in the Northwest  Chili Dog Strings on our 2nd Episode  Their new resource: The Good, The Bad, and The Rhody

December already? Link to the Cast is back to start counting out the year, as Dave and Mark catch up and have much to gab about: *Hitman 2 and Guacamelee 2 provide more of the same, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. *Sony pulls out of E3 *Cliffy B takes his chainsaw and goes home *Some early rumours of what we might see at The Game Awards aka The Keighleys this year? Our Book Club this week casts an eye to our year end festivities as we start our look at out Game of The Year nominees with OnRush, Yoku's Island Express, and God of War _________ Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love from you fine people. We are available on most podcast platforms, just search ‘Link to The Cast’. iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-…d1041159027?mt=2 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter (the lads are @thedaytodave and @lithiumproject ) twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q Make sure to stay subscribed to this feed for our occasional non-gaming shows: The Popcorn Social- Dave and Jack Layzell’s ( @JackLayzell on Twitter) monthly round up of the latest movies (and sometimes tv) The Grap Up- a once in a while pro wrestling podcast with Dave, Mark, and often Jack and Barry Murphy ( @TheBarrylad on Twitter ) LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1

Nebula Novels 2018 - Our Book Club has reconvened to take you on a tour of the seven novels nominated for this year’s Nebula Awards, honoring the best in Science Fiction and Fantasy. After you listen your summer book list will be replenished! We liked almost all of these books, so there’s a lot to choose from—and only one of the six is a later book in a series, so you won’t have to do homework to get reading. Read them all and Jason will give you a gold star and a pizza party, but he’s eating all the pizza. Host Jason Snell with Aleen Simms and Scott McNulty.

One more for the good guys, we're back with another installment of Link to the Cast! *We talk about massive units in the Shadow of the Colossus HD Remake. *We break down the new PS4 Firmware update. *We take a sharp turn back towards Konami Korner *Kaz Harai steps down as CEO of Sony. *All your heroes are dead. Our Book Club this week heads back to the PS1 for a game you have most certainly forgotten, as we discuss the mind-bending puzzler and hidden gem Kula World. __________ Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love from you fine people. We are available on most podcast platforms, just search ‘Link to The Cast’. iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-…d1041159027?mt=2 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1 LTTC Season 4 Theme- ‘Main Theme 8-BIT-ARMS’ by Loeder www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uz3p03cOP0

Hop aboard for another week of Link to the Cast as we get down to all the news that's fit to babble about *Mark eulogises his 20s *Dave has seen what will (probably) be the best sea monster romance movie of the year. *Labo! Labo! LABO! *If you thought you'd heard all the bad video game movie ideas, buckle up! Our Book Club this week tackles a visual triumph that marked the return of a forgotten platformer- it's Rayman Origins. __________ Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love from you fine people. We are available on most podcast platforms, just search ‘Link to The Cast’. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-to-the-cast/id1041159027?mt=2 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1 LTTC Season 4 Theme- ‘Main Theme 8-BIT-ARMS’ by Loeder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uz3p03cOP0

A day late and a dollar short, our cursed recording of Link to the Cast has survived and landed in your ears once more! Listen in as Dave and returning co-host Jack Layzell talk you through a huge week in games: *Wolfenstein II is swinging for the damn fences. *Super Mario Odyssey is a truly special game. *Guacamelee and Spelunky are getting sequels? *Sony Paris Games Week offers a mix of whimsical trailers, nightmarish violence, with a side of nihilism. Our Book Club this week covers a game which stole many many hours of our childhood away: Pokémon Gold & Silver! _______________________________________ Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love from you fine people. We are available on most podcast platforms, just search ‘Link to The Cast’. iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-…d1041159027?mt=2 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1

The boat ya you know she's rockin' it, and the truth well ya know there's no stoppin' it, Link to the Cast has returned with your weekly slice of gaming patter. On the show this week: *Dave has become besotted with The Darkside Detective, and chats about it a little. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy- did we need more? *CEX security breach spells trouble for customers. *A former Valve employee gives possible Half Life 2 Episode 3 plot summary. Our Book Club this week talks about a Dreamcast game that oozed cool through every pore- Jet Set Radio __________ Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love from you fine people. We are available on most podcast platforms, just search ‘Link to The Cast’. iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-…d1041159027?mt=2 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1

It's Link to the Cast, one of your five a day podcast diet! On the show this week: *Sonic is back with a bang, as the lads discuss being smitten with Sonic Mania. *Could Gameseek's aggressive pricing overhaul cause a knock on effect for game retailers? *Nintendo the defendant in another hardware patent lawsuit *We talk about Pewdiepie's apologetic statement and whether the old defense of comedy's responsibility to make the tough jokes holds any water in this case. Our Book Club this week looks at a strange experiment in video games as an artistic medium, a game that is half way between Metal Gear Solid and a David Lynch movie: Killer7 __________ Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love from you fine people. We are available on most podcast platforms, just search ‘Link to The Cast’. iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-…d1041159027?mt=2 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1

We've got a wham bam shang-a-lang and a sha-la-la-la-la-la babe, Link to the Cast is back for another week of all things video games. On this week's edition: *Dave finished Tacoma and gives his final thoughts *Mark is now deep into BOTW *Vox Media launch investigation into sexual harassment allegations around Polygon's Nick Robinson. *Shadow of War getting loot boxes and microtransactions? *Do we now know where The Last of Us Part II will be set? *ZLAAAATAAAANNN....IIIINNNN....SSSPAAAAAAAACCCCEEEE! Our Book Club this week covers a game that marked a massive change in third person action games and inspired a generation of rip offs: Batman Arkham Asylum  __________ Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love from you fine people. We are available on most podcast platforms, just search ‘Link to The Cast’. iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/link-…d1041159027?mt=2 Soundcloud: @link-to-the-cast Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/link-to-…-cast?refid=stpr If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter twitch.tv/linktothecast www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1

Here come the hot steppers, LTTC is here! On the show this week: *Dave's been playing Yakuza 0 in between all the wrestling shows *Palmer Luckey is OUT at Oculus *Blizzard strikes blow against bot sites *The dreaded return of Konami Korner! Our Book Club this week is a game that bonded many during their childhood, only to blow those friendships apart with a Blue Shell- It's Mario Kart 64! ___________ If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: http://linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter http://twitch.tv/linktothecast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1

Yer boys are back! On a packed show this week, the lads talk all the news that's fit to print, and some that isn't: Mark actually saw a film. Dave has a couple of non-gaming recommendations JonTron yanked from Yooka-Laylee because racism is bad. Are gaming retailers on the way out? Our Book Club this week visits a beloved puzzler that has just been ported to the Nintendo Switch- World of Goo. If you're looking for some hot takes on the graps on Wrestlemania week, we have you covered! We have a two part Wrestlemania Preview Show available: Part I: https://soundcloud.com/link-to-the-cast/lttc-giant-sized-annual-6-wrestlemania-33-preview-part-1 Part II: https://soundcloud.com/link-to-the-cast/lttc-giant-sized-annual-7-wrestlemania-33-preview-part-2 ___________ If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: http://linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/linktothecast @linktothecast on Twitter http://twitch.tv/linktothecast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1

Link to the Cast is coming back at you like a mighty bazooka. This week's show is a bumper episode as we had a lot to discuss following the arrival of a Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild at LTTC HQ. In addition to a lengthy review of Nintendo's latest, we have much to discuss: *Call of Duty has its fans in uproar over premium DLC. *What the hell would a Just Cause movie even be? *A look at Shadow of War's expanded Nemesis system. *The finer points of candle shopping. Our Book Club this week takes a deep cave dive into the roguelike-like that stole many hearts, including Mark's: Spelunky. If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it’s posted, check out the following: http://linktothecast.eu linktothecast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/linktothecast http://facebook.com/linktothecast http://twitch.tv/linktothecast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q LTTC Cover Art- @EamoV1

"Aurora" and "Luna: New Moon" - Our Book Club returns to read two recent, highly praised science fiction novels. From Kim Stanley Robinson comes “Aurora,” the story of a spaceship sent from Earth to a far-off star in a trip that will take generations. And from Ian McDonald comes “Luna: New Moon,” a sort of “Dallas” (or is it “The Godfather”?) set on and under the surface of the moon. Plus, what else are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign and Glenn Fleishman.

This week on Link To The Cast, Dave and Mark attempt to bravely soldier on in Brian's absence and see what's been going on in the world of videogames. This week: Dave is deep in the puzzley rabbit hole of The Witness Mark played a Call of Duty game? Has hell frozen over? We answer your tweets and messages in our mailbag. All the latest news in gaming. Our Book Club this week is a look back at a game that has lots of fond memories for the 90's kids out there: Crash Bandicoot on the PS1. Listen, like, share, find us on iTunes (rate us there too to be extra nice), and enjoy! If you wanna contact us for our mailbag, or just to say hi, or if you just want to keep up to date on our content as it's posted, check out the following: linktothecast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/linktothecast http://facebook.com/linktothecast http://twitch.tv/linktothecast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q

The first LTTC of 2016 is here, and what better way to celebrate a new year than by welcoming our favourite Englishman Mark Robinson back to the show! Mark has returned from his time in China and has some GOTY beef to thrash out with Dave and Brian, among other things. Join us this week as we discuss, among other things: the wonder of Five Guys burgers, the death of David Bowie and Alan Rickman, Brian's thoughts on the Revenant, Dave's on The Hateful Eight, Mad Max being the perfect 7/10 game to keep you busy a while, Fast Racing NEO, Tales From The Borderlands, and all the headlines in gaming since the new year (yes, including the PSN crash) Our Book Club this week is a special look at a sleeper hit from last year that Brian and Dave blitzed through over the Christmas break: the slasher movie turned video game (or ass simulator depending on which one of us you listen to) Until Dawn! Listen, like, share, find us on iTunes (rate us there too to be extra nice), and enjoy! Contact us: linktothecast@gmail.com http://twitter.com/linktothecast http://facebook.com/linktothecast http://twitch.tv/linktothecast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tQR9nEJw2KbTQ9Xd23D2Q

"The Water Knife" and "Seveneves" - Our Book Club reconvenes to cover two books that are both sort of about the end of the world: Paolo Bacigalupi’s “The Water Knife” and Neal Stephenson’s “Seveneves.” Regional apocalypses versus worldwide apocalypses! Plus, what else are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Serenity Caldwell, Lisa Schmeiser and David J. Loehr.

"Station Eleven" and "The Peripheral" - The end of the world is here, or in the near future, or in the far future, or maybe all three? Our Book Club reconvenes to talk about three somewhat apocalyptic novels: “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel, “The Peripheral” by William Gibson, and “Slow Apocalypse” by John Varley. Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser, David J. Loehr, Monty Ashley and Scott McNulty.

Book Club: "The Martian" by Andy Weir. - Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss “The Martian” by Andy Weir. It’s a nuts-and-bolts adventure about a stranded astronaut who uses his botany and engineering skills to stay alive on Mars. Did we mention botany? And engineering? There’s a lot of both. Also, we tell you what we’re reading. Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser, Lex Friedman, Scott McNulty and John Moltz.

John Scalzi's "The Human Division" and Hugo-nominated short stories. - Though we were tempted to release this episode in eight 10-minute installments, we refrained. Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss John Scalzi’s novel “The Human Division,” which was initially released as a serial and later as a single-volume novel. Does the serialized format help or hurt? Is Scalzi’s return to his “Old Man’s War” universe a triumph? PLUS! We discuss all the short fiction nominated for the Hugo Award this year. Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman and Scott McNulty.

Jo Walton's Small Change trilogy - Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss Jo Walton’s Small Change trilogy of novels, “Farthing,” “Ha’Penny,” and “Half a Crown.” (We fire off the spoiler horn before each novel.) These novels explore an alternate-history in which Britain makes peace with Nazi Germany, and focus on a detective who just wants to do his job—but his job keeps changing in increasingly awful ways. Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell.

Our Book Club discusses “Redshirts” by John Scalzi. It’s a book that’s far more complex than its elevator-pitch premise would suggest, but did our panel appreciate its winking narrative-within-narrative structure? And more broadly, why are we worried about some of our favorite geek creators turning inward and pandering to the nerd audience? Host Jason Snell with Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell.

September 9, 200811:00-11:30 (pacific): How to Teach Different Age Children at the Same Time (even with a baby or toddler in the house!)Our Book Club topic today covers chapter FIVE of Homeschooling and Loving It!11:20-12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – The Fly Lady (Marla Cilley)Our topic today is... Helping your children do well in their studies by teaching them how to set up their own routines.Specifically, we will be covering... before bed routines, launch the day routines, and homework routines. She has a free Teacher Control Journal available at: www.flylady.net.

September 9, 200811:00-11:30 (pacific): How to Teach Different Age Children at the Same Time (even with a baby or toddler in the house!)Our Book Club topic today covers chapter FIVE of Homeschooling and Loving It!11:20-12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – The Fly Lady (Marla Cilley)Our topic today is... Helping your children do well in their studies by teaching them how to set up their own routines.Specifically, we will be covering... before bed routines, launch the day routines, and homework routines. She has a free Teacher Control Journal available at: www.flylady.net.

September 2, 200811:00-11:30 (pacific): Save Time, Money and Tears by Teaching to Your Child’s Strengths.Our Book Club topic today covers chapter FOUR of Homeschooling and Loving It!11:20-12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – Corrie WoodsCorrie Woods is a self-care coach and the author of the award-winning book, “The Woman’s Field Guide to Exceptional Living.”Our topic today is... Taking care of yourself is not selfishness and it is crucial if you want to stay motivated, joyful and effective in your homeschooling all year long.Specifically, we will be covering... The barriers that get in the way of our taking care of ourselves. And the benefits to not only ourselves, our family and our community when we do take good care of ourselves.She has a free “Self Care Tip Sheet for Homeschool Parents,” available at: www.womansfieldguide.com

September 2, 200811:00-11:30 (pacific): Save Time, Money and Tears by Teaching to Your Child’s Strengths.Our Book Club topic today covers chapter FOUR of Homeschooling and Loving It!11:20-12:00 (pacific): Special Guest – Corrie WoodsCorrie Woods is a self-care coach and the author of the award-winning book, “The Woman’s Field Guide to Exceptional Living.”Our topic today is... Taking care of yourself is not selfishness and it is crucial if you want to stay motivated, joyful and effective in your homeschooling all year long.Specifically, we will be covering... The barriers that get in the way of our taking care of ourselves. And the benefits to not only ourselves, our family and our community when we do take good care of ourselves.She has a free “Self Care Tip Sheet for Homeschool Parents,” available at: www.womansfieldguide.com