Podcasts about Penguin Random House

Tom Nash is an Global Keynote Speaker, having graced the stages of some of the world's largest conferences and festivals including TED and SXSW. Tom's latest book ‘Hook, Line & Sinner' was published through Penguin Random House in 2023, and his TEDx talk has amassed over two and a half million views on TED.com.

Voetberg Music Academy's Six Songs Of Summer Challenge is starting June 3rd! Get paid to learn new songs this summer. Join VMA this month to be part of the 2025 Six Songs Of Summer Challenge. Go to www.voetbergmusicacademy.com and use coupon code: PODCASTVMA for 10% off each month.-Clare Morell is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, where she directs EPPC's Technology and Human Flourishing Project. Prior to joining EPPC, Ms. Morell worked in both the White House Counsel's Office and the Department of Justice, as well as in the private and non-profit sectors. She is also the author of the forthcoming book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones, which will be published by Penguin Random House on June 3, 2025. Ms. Morell lives with her husband and three children in Washington, D.C.Order "The Tech Exit" book here - https://sites.prh.com/thetechexitbook Clare's substack - https://claremorell.substack.com

Charles T. Brown is a longtime friend of the podcast who was last with us in 2023. We welcomed him back to talk about his important new book, Arrested Mobility: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement, out now from Island Press. Charles is the founder and principal of Equitable Cities, a minority- and veteran-owned urban planning, public policy and research firm focused at the intersection of transportation, health and equity. He is also an adjunct professor at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University.  In Arrested Mobility, Charles applies his years of experience in the field to examine how what he calls “the four Ps”—policing, public policy, polity, and planning—come together to hold Black people back in fundamental ways, limiting their literal and figurative mobility. We talked about how to repair our cities, the importance of Black leadership, and what it truly means to “love thy neighbor”—as an urban planner and as a member of a community. ***Our new book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, will be published on October 21, 2025 by Thesis, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Pre-order now.*** Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive exclusive access to ad-free versions of regular episodes, Patreon-only bonus content, Discord access, invitations to live events, merch discounts and free stickers! This episode was produced with the generous support of the Helen & William Mazer Foundation. We are also supported by Cleverhood. Listen to the episode for the latest discount on the best and most stylish rain gear for walking and cycling. Learn more about how an electric cargo bike can change your life and save $500 off a new bike with code WARONCARS500 at Xtracycle. LINKS:  Buy Charles T. Brown's book, Arrested Mobility: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement, at our Bookshop page. Check out Charles's Arrested Mobility podcast and find out more about his work. thewaroncars.org / lifeaftercars.com

Chris Pavone: Americano (Campari, sweet vermouth, club soda, orange twist)Chris discusses his early career experiences in publishing meetings with Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis and what her work meant to him and other colleagues, the gifts his wife possesses that made her a great CEO for Penguin Random House and that also guided him to a writing career upon recognizing he did not possess those gifts, how his life as an expat inspired his debut novel THE EXPAT, how the first drafts of his novels might end personal friendships unless his wife makes some edits, the importance of writing down the flap copy of your life. 

Come smell the lilacs with The Girls! This week Barbara is presenting “Alive and Wells” by Bailey Hannah! This is book one in the Wells Ranch series and it had the girls kicking their little feet! When city babe Cecily Kennedy has to escape her bad marriage, she seeks refuge by helping out at Wells Ranch. Fresh air isn't the only thing Cecily gets when she meets the brooding and moody RANCHER (NOT a cowboy!) Austin Wells. Austin can't have his heart broken again, so he stays guarded and Cecily is hurt from her previous marriage so she must resist the temptation. As Cecily settles into the ways of the ranch, Austin settles into making sure she is safe and taken care of- in more ways than one! This book had all the little feet kicks and squeals of a rom-com, with a side of spit! Listen now and blast off with delight!Thank you to Katie, Dell Books, and Penguin Random House for sending us a copy. All opinions and feet kicking are our own.Come support The Girls for our very first LIVE episode! Limited space, save your spot below!

Tom Clancy Line of Demarcation (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel) by M.P. Woodward Amazon.com MPwoodward.com The discovery of an oil field off the coast of Guyana plunges Jack Ryan, Jr into a cauldron of lies in the latest entry in this New York Times bestselling series. It starts with the destruction of a US Coast Guard cutter and the loss of her entire crew. But the USCG Claiborne was on an innocuous mission to open a sea lane between an oil field off the coast of Guyana and the refineries of southern Louisiana. The destruction of the ship, tragic as it is, won't stop that mission from continuing. So who would sacrifice twenty-two men and women just to slow down the plan? That's the question plaguing Jack Ryan Jr. He's in Guyana to work a deal to get his company, Hendley Associates, in on the ground floor of this new discovery, but the destruction of the Claiborne and the kidnapping of the Guyanese Interior Minister make it clear that there's a malignant force working to destroy Guyana's oil industry. It's up to Jack to identify the killers before they draw a bead on him, but how can he do that when the line of demarcation between friend and foe is constantly shifting?About the author M.P. Woodward is the NYT bestselling author of the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. books SHADOW STATE, LINE OF DEMARCATION and the Handler CIA espionage series (THE HANDLER, DEAD DROP) from Penguin Random House. He served as a U.S. Naval Intelligence officer before going on to a career in tech. For more, please visit his website or find him on social media

  Feeling unheard in the workplace? Join Elaine Lin Hering, a world renowned author, speaker, and coach for women and people of color in executive leadership within majority white spaces, as she unpacks the power of unlearning silence. Drawing on her extensive experience with organizations like Google, Nike, and Harvard Law School, Elaine delves into the crucial connection between communication, negotiation, and inclusive leadership. Discover practical strategies to find your voice, establish healthy boundaries, navigate power dynamics, and cultivate truly inclusive workplace cultures where everyone can thrive. In this insightful episode, we dive deep into: Practical strategies for setting boundaries and navigating power dynamics at work. Why well-intentioned leaders may inadvertently silence their teams and how to foster open dialogue. Cultivating critical thinking, clear decision-making, and reclaiming your agency at work. Recognizing privilege, challenging the status quo, and questioning workplace assumptions. The unique challenges faced by women of color when asserting themselves and actionable allyship strategies. Why silence is not a safe strategy and the importance of speaking up for yourself and your values. Building sustainable work practices, finding joy, and defining personal success. Connect with us: Follow Elaine on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainelinhering/ .   Preorder Elaine's new book published by Penguin Random House at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720975/unlearning-silence-by-elaine-lin-hering/. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com. 

In this week's bonus episode we are joined by author Morgan Dick, whose debut novel Favourite Daughter was published on May 1st, 2025.Join us as we talk inspiration, writer's block, Morgan's advice to authors just starting and where she finds her next read.Thank you to Penguin Random House for sending us an advanced reader copy of Favourite Daughter, and thank you so much to Morgan for being our guest!

James S. Murray is a writer, Executive Producer and comedian, best known as "Murr'' on the hit TV show Impractical Jokers. Impractical Jokers airs on TruTV and TBS between the hours of 8am through 8am the next day, pretty much 7 days a week. The show is in its 11th season, with Season 12 on the way in 2025.Prior to Impractical Jokers, he worked as the Senior Vice President of Development for the TV company NorthSouth Productions for over a decade. During his tenure there, he developed and pitched thousands of TV shows, and even sold a bunch; of which a couple were pretty good.As the President of Impractical Productions, a TV and Film Production company, Murr develops and sells highly commercial, produceable content in the TV, film and literary worlds. Impractical Productions adapts Murray's literary IP for the big and small screen while also developing and producing original content.Murray is also a co-owner of Bad Woods Entertainment, part of a first look TV development deal with Warner Brothers Discovery. Our legal team likes us to disclose that while the company is called "Bad Woods" the ideas are quite ok actually.Murr also tours the world playing sold out venues such as Madison Square Garden & the 02 Arena in London. That being said, he'd perform at a Knights of Columbus hall if the price were right.He is an international bestselling author with 9 published titles from major publishing houses such as HarperCollins, St. Martin's Press, Blackstone Publishing and Penguin Random House. Murr's action-packed novels span many different genres (including mystery-thrillers, horrors, science-fiction, serial killer novels and paranormal). And he's written 3 sci-fi comedy kids books. You know, for the kids.He's also a loving husband to his wife, Melyssa, and to his puppies, Penny & Pepper. Just to be clear - he's only married to Melyssa.When not filming, producing or touring the world, Murr is at home in PrincetBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

James S. Murray is a writer, Executive Producer and comedian, best known as "Murr'' on the hit TV show Impractical Jokers. Impractical Jokers airs on TruTV and TBS between the hours of 8am through 8am the next day, pretty much 7 days a week. The show is in its 11th season, with Season 12 on the way in 2025.Prior to Impractical Jokers, he worked as the Senior Vice President of Development for the TV company NorthSouth Productions for over a decade. During his tenure there, he developed and pitched thousands of TV shows, and even sold a bunch; of which a couple were pretty good.As the President of Impractical Productions, a TV and Film Production company, Murr develops and sells highly commercial, produceable content in the TV, film and literary worlds. Impractical Productions adapts Murray's literary IP for the big and small screen while also developing and producing original content.Murray is also a co-owner of Bad Woods Entertainment, part of a first look TV development deal with Warner Brothers Discovery. Our legal team likes us to disclose that while the company is called "Bad Woods" the ideas are quite ok actually.Murr also tours the world playing sold out venues such as Madison Square Garden & the 02 Arena in London. That being said, he'd perform at a Knights of Columbus hall if the price were right.He is an international bestselling author with 9 published titles from major publishing houses such as HarperCollins, St. Martin's Press, Blackstone Publishing and Penguin Random House. Murr's action-packed novels span many different genres (including mystery-thrillers, horrors, science-fiction, serial killer novels and paranormal). And he's written 3 sci-fi comedy kids books. You know, for the kids.He's also a loving husband to his wife, Melyssa, and to his puppies, Penny & Pepper. Just to be clear - he's only married to Melyssa.When not filming, producing or touring the world, Murr is at home in PrincetBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Pippa speaks to author Tom Eaton about his new novel, called an Act of Murder, which has just been published by Penguin Random House. It’s a fun, fast-paced, character-driven cozy crime mystery starring an unlikely character as the primary investigator. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://buff.ly/DuRPegJ CapeTalk on TikTok: https://buff.ly/sNxD0BK CapeTalk on Instagram: https://buff.ly/xys1K8k CapeTalk on X: https://buff.ly/oTSJLZD CapeTalk on YouTube: https://buff.ly/9rXttCD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamila's craniopharyngioma had been growing for years, unbeknownst to her. In hindsight, it was her son who gave the first clue, when he stopped breastfeeding overnight at 11 months old.Today Jamila is an author, a broadcaster and the deputy managing director of Future Women, dedicated to achieving gender equity in Australian workplaces.A few years back, her life was on a powerful trajectory — she had been the chief of staff for a federal MP, written best-selling books and was a regular guest on TV panel shows.Then in 2017, she realised something was wrong with her health.At first she wasn't worried. Then, at 31 she was diagnosed with craniopharyngioma — a rare and recurring brain tumour.When Jamila left the world of the well, her life changed completely, in funny, strange, and harrowing ways.Jamila's book Broken Brains: For anyone who's been sick or loved someone who was is co-authored with Rosie Waterland and published by Penguin Random House.This interview was produced by Alice Moldovan. Conversations' EP is Nicola Harrison. The presenter was Richard Fidler.Conversations Live is coming to the stage! Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler for an unmissable night of unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and surprise guests. Australia's most-loved podcast — live, up close, and in the moment. Find out more on the Conversations website.

Khaya Fraites is a storyteller in every sense of the word. Whether she's breathing life into bestselling characters through her voice, writing and directing award-winning short films, or being spotlighted by NBC and Empire Magazine, her artistry speaks volumes—literally and visually. With projects spanning Penguin Random House, Macmillan Publishing, and Graphic Audio's Empyrean Series, Khaya's voice is becoming one of the most captivating in the industry. From sound booth to film festival, she's charting her own creative path—one word, one frame, one story at a time. We will hear about her unique background from starting off doing theater and then transitioning to becoming a VO actress, narrator, and writer. We will hear about her upcoming professional goals in the upcoming Big Apple Film Festival, what books she will be narrating next and her parting words of widsom.

NOTE: This episode was originally released as a Patreon-exclusive bonus. For more episodes like this, please join The War on Cars on Patreon. We're an independent podcast and rely on listener support. Thanks! Marco te Brömmelstroet, also known as "The Fietsprofessor," returns to The War on Cars to discuss a new study he co-authored with Dr. Ian Walker, another former guest of the podcast. The study takes a look at a phenomenon where people accept the harms and risks associated with cars in ways they wouldn't in other areas of life. But unlike Dr. Walker's previoius study — and that of Dr. Tara Goddard, another friend of The War on Cars — this new study asks where motonormativity comes from and examines the ways in which it manifests itself differently depending on factors such as where a person lives or their perceptions of the beliefs of their friends and family. The results are fascinating. Marco also studies language and how it affects people's perceptions of mobility and had a lot to say about how we can tell better stories about who and what our streets are for. ***Our new book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, will be published on October 21, 2025 by Thesis, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Pre-order now.*** This episode was produced with the generous support of the Helen & William Mazer Foundation. This episode was also supported by Cleverhood. Save 15% on the amazing Arclight Pedals and everything from Redshift Sports with code WARONCARS at checkout. LINKS: "Why Do Cars Get a Free Ride? The social-ecological roots of motonormativity," a study by Marco te Brömmelstroet and Ian Walker. Read Marco's book, "Movement: How to Take Back Our Streets and Transform Our Lives," co-authored with journalist Thalia Verkade. Follow the Urban Cycling Institute on Bluesky. thewaroncars.org / lifeaftercars.com  

Nina Rodríguez-Marty serves as the Executive Editor at Penguin Life and Maria Shriver's, The Open Field imprints of Penguin Random House. Her specialization lies in acquiring prescriptive and idea-driven nonfiction across a spectrum of categories, including Self Help, Personal Development, Psychology, Wellness, Health, Productivity, and Peak Performance. Noteworthy authors under her guidance include Dr. Ramani, Dr. Jennifer Reid, Dr. Rahul Jandial, Meghan Rabbitt, and Kara Loewentheil. The key moments in this episode are: 00:02:11 - Cultivating Relationships in Publishing  00:11:51 - Creating Collaborative Relationships with Authors  00:20:40 - Vulnerability in Editing  00:27:19 - Community Effort in Book Publishing   Connect with Nina Rodríguez-Marty Instagram: @ninazrodriguez   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai  Book: aminaaltai.com/book

Hora de adentrarnos nuevamente en la historia de editoriales de comics "menores". Dos editoriales que aún están en actividad (Boom! Studios y Dynamite Entertainment) y dos que ya no existen (CrossGen y Eclipse Comics). Universos nuevos y propios con grandes creadores, proyectos atrevidos para garantizar los derechos de los creadores, licencias de muchísimas franquicias de todos los tiempos, desastres naturales, tarjetas coleccionables de horribles crímenes, desastres naturales, bancarrotas, y por supuesto, algún que otro chanchullo empresarial. Nobleza obliga, Boom! es ahora propiedad de Penguin Random House, así que no es más independiente. Con música de John Lee Hooker, y Hot Butter (interpretando a Piero Umiliani). Próximo programa: Thunderbolts* (Cine y Comics).

In this week's bonus episode, Corrie and Lucia sit down to discuss Emily Henry's newest release - Great Big Beautiful Life.Join us for our thoughts on advanced reader copies, similarities to other books, believable characters and heart-wrenching final chapters.Thank you to Viking and Penguin Random House for sending us advanced reader copies of this book!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Life Updates07:40 - Spoiler Warning08:30 - The Blurb09:20 - Our Discussion of Great Big Beautiful Life47:10 - Next Time on Reading Materials49:15 - OutroOther Books Mentioned:You and Me on Vacation / People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryFunny Story by Emily HenryThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Jessica Gutierrez is a former journalist who has earned several awards for her work and is the current author of A Product of Genetics and Day Drinking: A Never Coming of Age Story, just published by Tiny Reparations House, a division of Penguin Random House. Listen in as she and host Marion Roach Smith discuss writing memoir, and specifically how to identify oneself in the world in order to write from there. The QWERTY podcast is brought to you by the book The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life. Read it, and begin your own journey to writing what you know. To learn more, join The Memoir Project free newsletter list and keep up to date on all our free webinars and instructive posts and online classes in how to write memoir, as well as our talented, available memoir editors and memoir coaches, podcast guests and more.

Marissa Valdez is a #1 New York Times best-selling children's book author and illustrator. Her clients include Penguin Random House, Candlewick, Hachette, Macmillan, and Highlights Magazine for Children. In our interview we celebrate her new picture book Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear (Roaring Brook Press, 2025), which she both authored and illustrated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this part 2 of my conversation with Will Parker Anderson, we talk about the spiritual side of publishing. * Three common spiritual temptations that Christian writers face* How we can approach common issues like impostor syndrome and the fear of putting our work out into the world.* The ways in which AI can never beat humans at writing* How being called to write doesn't mean it will be easyWill Parker Anderson is a senior editor at WaterBrook and Multnomah, an imprint of Penguin Random House, where he acquires and edits Christian living, Bible teaching, spiritual formation, and faith-based inspirational nonfiction titles. Will has collaborated with authors like Rich Villodas, Josh Butler, Jon Tyson, Doug Wekenman, and YouTuber Ruslan KD, helping them shape compelling books that resonate with readers.Beyond publishing, Will's background includes fifteen years in pastoral ministry and nonprofit work, giving him a deep understanding of the spiritual and practical challenges writers face. His writing and editorial expertise extends to a range of media outlets, including The Chosen, The Gospel Coalition, Dwell Bible App, Preaching Today, and Relevant magazine.Will holds a BA in journalism from Biola University and an MA in New Testament from Talbot School of Theology. A passionate teacher, he has taught biblical studies and theology at both the high school and college levels. Based in Southern California, Will spends his free time exploring the outdoors with his wife, Emily, and their three young children, which means he's often running on caffeine and grace.You can find him and subscriber to his newsletter, The Writers' Circle, at https://www.writerscircle.co/He's also on Instagram The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you'll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I'd love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.comDisclaimer: I believe in and approach life (and writing) from a distinctly evangelical Christian perspective, but some of my guests may not. When I interview a guest on a specifically spiritual topic, I do my best to know in advance that I can support their theological stances on the topics that relate to our interview. When the topic is not particularly spiritual, our theological views may differ. My interviewing of guests and providing links to their work does not necessarily indicate a complete theological endorsement of all their written work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

In deze aflevering spreek ik met illustrator Roeqiya Fris (@Roeqie). Roeqiya creëert kleurrijke, intuïtieve illustraties vol symboliek waarin haar Egyptische achtergrond, vrouwelijkheid en liefde voor natuur duidelijk zichtbaar zijn. Haar werk trok razendsnel internationale aandacht via Instagram, en sindsdien werkte ze voor grote merken als HEMA, Flow Magazine, Penguin Random House en vele mode- en puzzelmerken. Roeqiya vertelt openhartig over haar pad naar succes, de uitdagingen van ondernemen op je eigen voorwaarden, haar creatieve proces en hoe zij zichzelf blijft uitdagen en vernieuwen.

Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, shares a comprehensive view of how her organization leverages the global marketplace to catalyze large-scale forest conservation. Founded in 1999, Canopy is a solutions-driven nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding the world's ancient and endangered forests by working with diverse stakeholders, including key corporate actors to reform supply chains traditionally reliant on forest degradation. Today, Canopy collaborates with over 1,000 brands, including major names like H&M, LVMH, and Penguin Random House, to help shift the fiber sourcing for packaging, paper, and textiles toward more circular, low-carbon alternatives. At the heart of Canopy's strategy is an understanding that forests are deeply intertwined with the global economy. Each year, more than five billion trees are cut down for consumer products, many from high-carbon, biodiverse ecosystems critical for climate stability. Recognizing that supply chains are a major driver of deforestation, Canopy works directly with corporations to develop robust environmental policies and to pressure suppliers to move away from sourcing from vital forests. Moreover, Canopy engages companies in advocating for systemic policy changes and creating space at decision-making tables for Indigenous and local community leaders. Rycroft emphasizes the profound evolution of corporate attitudes toward sustainability over the past two decades. Where once sustainability registered as a low-level concern, today it sits as a strategic priority at the C-suite level. Companies are increasingly driven by the need for resilient supply chains, regulatory compliance, and achieving climate targets. The volatility of traditional supply chains—exacerbated by climate change, wildfires, and resource scarcity—has pushed executives to seek more circular and sustainable models. An integral part of Canopy's work is building bridges between the corporate sector and Indigenous communities, whose stewardship has preserved much of the world's remaining biodiversity. Through storytelling and direct engagement, Indigenous leaders have been effective at connecting with corporate audiences, making the case for conservation through a deeply human lens that complements economic and regulatory arguments. A significant current initiative is Canopy's work in India, aimed at scaling "next generation" (Next Gen) fiber solutions—transforming agricultural waste and recycled textiles into paper, packaging, and clothing. India's vast agricultural residue problem, coupled with its global leadership in textile manufacturing, presents a major opportunity. In response, Canopy is developing a $2 billion blended finance platform to catalyze investment in this emerging sector, with plans to replicate this model in other regions of the Global South. The initiative reflects a broader shift toward blended finance mechanisms that leverage grants, concessional capital, and private investments to accelerate sustainable industrial transformation. Rycroft concludes by emphasizing that the solutions needed to safeguard forests and transition to circular supply chains already exist and are ready to scale. Bold corporate leadership and smart capital deployment will be key in the decisive decade ahead. With a growing coalition of committed brands and an urgent ecological timeline, the momentum for systemic change is tangible—and Canopy stands at the forefront of this effort. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.  

¡¡ NUEVO PODCAST !!-Samantha Gaertner Barnad… “Semana Nacional de Vacunación 2025”-A los niños ya no los hacen como antes… Dr. Jaime Edelson Tishman… “Lo que me faltó preguntarle a mi papá…”-David García Escamilla. Director Editorial de Penguin Random House. “Día Mundial del Libro y los Derechos de Autor”

Author Sarah Schulman talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about her new book “The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity” published by Penguin Random House. Schulman is a longtime social activist from the fight for abortion rights in post-Franco Spain to NYC's AIDS activism in the 1990s to campus protest movements against Israel's war on Gaza and beyond bringing her own experience growing up as a queer female artist in male-dominated culture industries. In these challenging times as our democracy is at a moral crossroad, this must-read book couldn't be more timely. For those who seek to combat injustice, solidarity with the oppressed is one of the highest ideals yet it does not come without complication. In this searing yet uplifting book Sarah delves into the intricate and often misunderstood concept of solidarity to provide a new vision for what it means to engage in this work and why it matters. Here in America with this new administration we're beginning to understand and realize that the only people that will save us from this authoritarian regime are ourselves. Drawing parallels between queer, Jewish, feminist and artistic struggles for justice Schulman challenges the traditional notion of solidarity as a simple union of equals arguing that in today's world of globalized power structures true solidarity requires the collaboration of bystanders and conflicted perpetrators with the excluded and oppressed. Currently in America we are learning that action comes at a cost and it is not always as effective as we would like it to be but doing nothing is far more dangerous. We talked to Sarah about these current issues and her inspiration for writing “The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity”.  Sarah Schulman is a novelist, playwright, screenwriter, nonfiction writer and AIDS historian. Her books include The Gentrification of the Mind, Conflict Is Not Abuse and Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987–1993 and the novels The Cosmopolitans and Maggie Terry. Schulman's honors include a Fulbright in Judaic Studies, a Guggenheim in Playwriting and honors from Lambda Literary, the Publishing Triangle, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, the American Library Association and others. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, New York, Harper's Magazine, The Atlantic, The Nation, The New Republic, The New York Times and The Guardian. Schulman holds an endowed chair in creative writing at Northwestern University and is on the advisory board of Jewish Voice for Peace.  For More Info… LISTEN: 600+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

Este martes la Santa Sede finalmente compartió las primeras imágenes del féretro abierto en el que descansa Jorge Mario Bergoglio, vestido de casulla roja, mitra blanca, con su anillo de siempre y en un ataúd simple, como fue su deseo. ¿Cómo siguen los protocolos del Vaticano? Te lo contamos.Después del escándalo por la transmisión del spot estadounidense antiinmigrante en la tele abierta mexicana, la presidenta anunció ayer que enviaría una reforma para prohibir la propaganda extranjera en medios nacionales.Además… Claudia Sheinbaum aseguró que no irá al funeral del papa Francisco; Gertz Manero informó que la FGR mostrará resultados de peritajes en el rancho Teuchitlán la próxima semana; la Universidad de Harvard demandó a la administración de Trump; al menos 26 turistas murieron en un ataque terrorista en Cachemira; el FMI recortó este martes sus pronósticos de crecimiento para la economía mundial y México recibió el mayor ajuste a la baja; y OpenAI tiene el ojo puesto en Google Chrome.Y para #ElVasoMedioLleno… Este miércoles es el Día Internacional del Libro, y queremos contarte sobre el Maratón de Lectura 2025, una propuesta de Penguin Random House.Para enterarte de más noticias como estas, síguenos en redes sociales. Estamos en todas las plataformas como @telokwento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Why are so many trans people into urban planning?” That's the question independent journalist and co-host of the Cancel Me, Daddy podcast Katelyn Burns asked her Bluesky followers, and she got an overwhelming response. Katelyn wrote up some of those answers in a recent piece on The Flytrap, the feminist media outlet she recently co-founded and launched. It's a thought-provoking read. We talked with Katelyn about the safety that trans people can find in dense cities, the “trans on trains” meme, and what the game Cities: Skylines has to do with all of this. And she discusses how the trans perspective can illuminate problems and solutions within urban systems. ***Our new book, Life After Cars, will be published on October 21, 2025 by Thesis, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Pre-order now.*** Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive exclusive access to ad-free versions of regular episodes, Patreon-only bonus content, Discord access, invitations to live events, merch discounts and free stickers! This episode was produced with the generous support of the Helen & William Mazer Foundation. This episode was also supported by Cleverhood. Listen to the episode for the latest discount on the best and most stylish rain gear for walking and cycling. Save 15% on the amazing Arclight Pedals and everything from Redshift Sports with code WARONCARS at checkout. LINKS: Read and subscribe to The Flytrap. Check out Katelyn's piece on how you can tell that cities are designed for (and by) men. Find Katelyn Burns on Bluesky. Listen to the Cancel Me Daddy podcast. thewaroncars.org / lifeaftercars.com  

Do you want to write and publish a book but you'd like to hear from an editor what's involved? Listen in to the first half of my conversation with Will Parker Anderson, Senior Editor at Waterbrook and Multnomah. In this episode we talk about:* Common mistakes writers make in their book proposals* Why short cuts to publishing don't exist* The role of social media in getting a traditional book deal* The difference between concept-driven books and platform-driven books* The importance of writing for others to read and getting feedback on your writing* How to view platform-building and ways to build it* Practical ways to prepare yourself to be publishedWill Parker Anderson is a senior editor at WaterBrook and Multnomah, an imprint of Penguin Random House, where he acquires and edits Christian living, Bible teaching, spiritual formation, and faith-based inspirational nonfiction titles. Will has collaborated with authors like Rich Villodas, Josh Butler, Jon Tyson, Doug Wekenman, and YouTuber Ruslan KD, helping them shape compelling books that resonate with readers.Beyond publishing, Will's background includes fifteen years in pastoral ministry and nonprofit work, giving him a deep understanding of the spiritual and practical challenges writers face. His writing and editorial expertise extends to a range of media outlets, including The Chosen, The Gospel Coalition, Dwell Bible App, Preaching Today, and Relevant magazine.Will holds a BA in journalism from Biola University and an MA in New Testament from Talbot School of Theology. A passionate teacher, he has taught biblical studies and theology at both the high school and college levels. Based in Southern California, Will spends his free time exploring the outdoors with his wife, Emily, and their three young children, which means he's often running on caffeine and grace.You can find him and subscriber to his newsletter, The Writers' Circle, at https://www.writerscircle.co/He's also on Instagram The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you'll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I'd love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.comDisclaimer: I believe in and approach life (and writing) from a distinctly evangelical Christian perspective, but some of my guests may not. When I interview a guest on a specifically spiritual topic, I do my best to know in advance that I can support their theological stances on the topics that relate to our interview. When the topic is not particularly spiritual, our theological views may differ. My interviewing of guests and providing links to their work does not necessarily indicate a complete theological endorsement of all their written work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

Episode 528 - Samantha Rose - Emmy award-winning television writer and bestselling author, specializing in literary support and book collaboration with celebritiesSamantha Rose is an Emmy award-winning television writer and a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who specializes in literary support and book collaboration with celebrities, experts and industry leaders. Her narrative, non-fiction projects fall under the categories of health & wellness, spirituality, personal growth, how-to, business, parenting and memoir, including titles that have been translated into more than 20 foreign languages, featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harper's Bazaar, Time and selected as Reese's Book Club and Target Bookmarked picks. Samantha is the principal of literary development and the head of client relations for Yellow Sky Media, her company in Petaluma, California.On an ordinary Wednesday I received the call every writer wants to get. It was from a New York literary agent who'd been following my blog. She said, “I think you have a book here. I wonder though--could you go a little bit deeper? Keep the humor, but also tell your story with more vulnerability?”More vulnerability? I cringed.I'd already made my personal life very public. Putting myself even further out there felt scary. It also felt daring.I csn say now that writing The Package Deal: My (not-so) Glamorous Transition from Single Gal to Instant Mom was one of the most challenging and liberating experiences of my life.I told my story as honestly and authentically as I could. I extended myself beyond what was comfortable in an effort to help other women like me feel a little more normal and less aloneRedbook called it a “refreshingly honest memoir.” Library Journal praised it as “clear-eyed,” “candid and optimistic.” Fellow stepmothers cheered me as "heartfelt" and "hilarious."I learned that readers respond well to honest storytelling and to storytellers who dare to be seen and heard. By telling my truth, I was giving others permission to tell theirs. Since The Package Deal published in 2009 (Penguin Random House) and premiered on the San Francisco Chronicle bestseller list and as a Target club pick, I've been giving voice to and empowering others who have a story to tell.  I've collaborated with celebrities, experts, entrepreneurs and all sorts of amazing individuals who  need that first shot of courage and clear guidance forward, to help striking the right tone, organizing ideas into chapters, and building your book― word to word― from beginning to end. Translating your voice and singular story onto the page is what I'm trained to do, and I'm uplifted, instructed, and both challenged and inspired by your one and only perspective. So tell me: what's your story? What have you always wanted to share with the world? Together we can manifest the book inside you waiting to be written. https://www.yellowskymedia.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

I interview Brittany about the transition of Neptune from Pisces to Aries, and what we might expect coming...!Thank you, Brittany!This is a video podcast on Spotify and YouTube.Want to know more about Brittany?Brittany Pastuhov is an astrologer and astro-empowerment coach based in Southern Vermont. Brittany started her astrology practice in 2016, after four years of serious astrological study and a lifetime of interest in the occult. She trained as a life coach with IICT and began coaching her clients to greater confidence and authenticity in 2018. Brittany is the author of Spellwork for Self-Care and the tarot expert behind A Jane Austen Tarot Deck. She pioneered and wrote literary horoscopes for Penguin Random House from 2017 - 2022, and has been featured in Wanderlust, Honeysuckle Magazine, Kitchn, on the podcasts Coffee and Divination and That Witch Life, and elsewhere. She is also the host of her own podcast, Third House, a show for the ambitious witches who want to use astrology and magic to create their dream careers and lives. As a modern Western astrologer, Brittany's chart readings are informed by the school of Evolutionary astrology and recent research into traditional Hellenistic techniques, as well as her intuitive abilities. She aims to inspire her clients. Her goal is for every client to leave a session feeling more confident in themselves and their path.Website: brittanypastuhov.comThird House Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3JYqwdelQ9etn7tjjW5KPgBrittany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittany.pastuhov/Special thanks to our Sponsor, Everclear.com, where you can find the clarity you need to create the life you deserve from psychics and empaths. Everclear Advice App in app stores, and you can also use the website.Support the podcast! Subscribe and listen - that is the BEST support!Thank you for watching and listening.

Dani Klein Modisett is the Founder/CEO of the award-winning company bringing comic relief to those facing Alzheimer's, Laughter On Call. LOC was launched to help her mother who became depressed facing the disease. In the ensuing 6 years the company has grown to help all people feeling isolated. To date it has trained thousands of caregivers and worked with over 600 companies around the world including META, Amazon, Capital One, Bristol Myers and FEMA. LOC has been featured in The Washington Post, The London Times, The NY Times and AARP Magazine. Dani is also a comedian/actor and author of the books, “Afterbirth: stories you won't read in a parenting magazine (St. Martin's Press) “Take My Spouse, Please.” (Penguin Random House) a part-memoir, part how-to for creating shared laughter to keep your marriage happy and healthy. Dani taught Stand-Up at UCLA for 10 years and has coached keynote speakers, business leaders, and Congressional candidates to use more humor in their communication. She has been a keynote speaker at Women's Business Enterprise National Council, Dartmouth Entrepreneur Forum, CALA, ICAA and UCLA. She has run workshops at Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Duke's Fuqua and Harvard Business School where Laughter On Call is currently a case study. Her writing has appeared in AARP, NY Times, LA Times, Parents Magazine and many websites. Her many podcast appearances include Stanford's “When I'm 64,” and “The Tony Robbins Podcast.” Before becoming an entrepreneur, Dani was an actor who appeared on Broadway and many TV shows including “Law & Order,” “The Lottery,” and “Las Vegas,” for NBC. She was listed in Forbes 50>50 in 2023.    Dani Klein Modisett  Laughter On Call  Founder/CEO (213) 840-6798   Named Forbes 50 over 50   Author Take My Spouse, Please 

In today's episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth," host Diane Helbig sits down with Gregory Shephard, an accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of building and selling 12 businesses across diverse industries like biotech, transit tech, ad tech, and martech. Greg, the Penguin Random House author of "The Startup Life Cycle," dives deep into the core challenges and stages of building a startup from ideation to exit. Discover the truth about the capital trap, how investor advice might not always be in your best interest, and why understanding the startup life cycle is crucial for any founder. With insights backed by years of research and personal experience, Greg shares invaluable guidance on navigating the intricate landscape of entrepreneurship. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation filled with practical advice and strategies that could potentially save your startup from common pitfalls. Don't miss out—this episode is a must-listen for any aspiring or established entrepreneur. If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious. Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts. We are also honored to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 10 Growth Hacking Podcasts, Top 25 Evergreen Podcasts and Top 50 Business Growth Podcasts on the web. Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it's sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madeline McIntosh is a trailblazing publisher whose career spans leading roles at storied companies like Norton, Bantam Doubleday Dell, Amazon, and Penguin Random House. Madeline talks about her newest venture, Authors Equity, which just celebrated its first anniversary. Authors Equity uses a new kind of business model where publisher and author collaborate to drive a book's success.

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads grab their crossbows and make for the Space Needle as they cover the back half of Naughty Dog's 2020 revengefest: The Last of Us Part II. Topics include state quarters, the logistics of building crane bridges, and what it truly means to “look for the light”. Media Referenced in this Episode: The Last of Us Part II. Dir. Neil Druckmann. Naughty Dog. 2020. Grounded II: The Making of The Last of Us: Part II.  One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad. Penguin Random House. 2025 TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “The CW's The Last of Us: Season Nine” // Written by A.J. Ditty // Feat. A.J. Ditty as “CW Announcer/Barnaby Bozo”

Les damos la bienvenida a un nuevo capítulo de nuestra temporada "Taller de Palabras", que se emite los días martes durante 12 semanas en alianza con la Cámara de Comercio de Medellín y la emisora Cámara FM. Estos capítulos surgen del reconocimiento a los autores en proceso de desarrollo que participan en el #ConcursoNacionaldeNovelayCuento, patrocinado por la Cámara. Nuestro objetivo es ofrecerles experiencias tanto de autores recién publicados como de editores que compartirán sus enfoques al evaluar textos.Para hoy llamamos la editora Salomé Cohen, de Penguin Random House Colombia. Bienvenidos.

Amina's forthcoming book, The Ambition Trap, is now out in the world, but it took three long years of writing and a lifetime of lessons for this book to come to be. Amina sold the book to Penguin Random House's imprint Open Field from Maria Shriver in September of 2022. Along the way, Amina had support from loving friends, peers, and colleagues, and we're getting a chance for them to interview her on what it was like building this invaluable resource in this six part series. This episode's special guest is Stacey Lindsay, a broadcast and print journalist and writer who has extensively covered women's issues, gender equity, work, civics, health, and culture. With experience as an editorial director and consulting senior editor for digital publications, including Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, Stacey has interviewed numerous public figures, from governors to scientists to actors, such as Lisa Ling, Phil Stutts, Savannah Guthrie, Nedra Tawab, Reese Witherspoon, Debbie Gibson, Sharon Raganoff, and Jay Shetty. As a longtime editor at goop and a former evening TV news anchor and reporter, Stacey's insights and storytelling delve into the exploration of women, societal expectations, and the challenges of navigating our 40's.   The key moments in this episode are:  00:03:29 - Overcoming Postponement and Finding Joy  00:08:44 - The Glass Child Phenomenon  00:12:11 - The Art of Receiving  00:18:48 - Embracing Creativity through Writing  00:24:31 - Democratizing Genius  00:34:27 - Unwinding Painful Ambition    Connect with Stacey Lindsay Website: staceyannlindsay.com Instagram: @staceylindsay   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai  Book: aminaaltai.com/book  

Tina Cane is the founder/director of Writers-in-the-Schools, RI, and, from 2016-2024, served as the Poet Laureate of Rhode Island where she lives with her husband and three children. In her capacity as poet laureate, Cane established her state's first youth poetry ambassador program in partnership with Rhode Island Center for the Book, and brought the Poetry-in-Motion program from the New York City Transit System to Rhode Island's state-wide buses. Cane is the author of The Fifth Thought, Dear Elena: Letters for Elena Ferrante, poems with art by Esther Solondz (Skillman Books, 2016), Once More With Feeling (Veliz Books 2017), Body of Work (Veliz Books, 2019), and Year of the Murder Hornet (Veliz Books, 2022). In 2016, Tina received the Fellowship Merit Award in Poetry from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. She was also a 2020 Poet Laureate Fellow with the Academy of American Poets. Her debut novel-in-verse for young adults, Alma Presses Play (Penguin/Random House) was released in September 2021. Cane is also the creator/curator of the distance reading series, Poetry is Bread, and the editor of Poetry is Bread: The Anthology (forthcoming from Nirala Press, 2024). Her second verse novel for young readers, Are You Nobody Too? (Penguin/ Random House) was released in August 2024.Janelle Bence is a high-school English teacher with 24 years of experience teaching in Texas. Her favorite project is a Spoken Word event where freshmen support a local non-profit of their choosing. She is a longstanding member of the National Writing Project and enjoys collaborating with researchers to deepen her praxis. Currently, two projects she is working on are Transdisciplinary Civic Composing Collective (UT Austin) and Colorado State Sustainable Teaching and Learning (Colorado State University). Her writing is published in Civics for the World to Come: Committing to Democracy in Every Classroom (Mirra & Garcia, 2023) and Teaching for Equity, Justice, and Antiracism with Digital Literacy Practices (Edited By Meghan E. Barnes, Rick Marlatt).

Lisa Finucane reviews Death At The White Hart by Chris Chibnall published by Penguin Random House

In this episode of Star Warsologies, we talk to Tom Hoeler, an editor of Star Wars novels and editorial director for Random House Worlds! Tom tells us how Star Wars books come into being and gives us advice for how to get started with the amazing (but daunting) content of The High Republic. We also dive into in-galaxy books and publishing, like the holo-books seen in Skeleton Crew. Who edits and publishes books? Did the Empire erase or burn all books about the Jedi? Did that lead to a renaissance after Return of the Jedi, with stories of Luke Skywalker turning into everything from fairy tales to fan fiction? Show Links: Check out all the amazing Star Wars books available from Penguin Random House! You can order James's crossword puzzle book now! For a free puzzle, download the activity kit from Star Wars Reads! Subscribe to never miss an episode of Star Warsologies on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Did you miss an earlier episode? Catch up here! Follow us on BlueSky and Instagram or join our Facebook fan group! Star Warsologies is a podcast about science in a galaxy far, far away. Hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of storytelling in the franchise with their keen interest in all things academic.

Tema del dia Després del Club de Lectura del mes de març, entrevistem l'autor del llibre, per a tots aquells que el vulgueu conèixer amb més profunditat o no hàgin pogut assistir a les videotrucades. En aquest episodi li preguntarem també per la seva faceta com a professor de català i com a divulgador de l'argot juvenil. Som-hi! Està bé, això! Portal Com ho diria? (https://www.ub.edu/comhodiria/) L'expressió de la setmana Fer mans i mànigues ('Esforçar-se molt per aconseguir alguna cosa, fer tots els possibles d'aconseguir-la.') Bonus Pensant en Sant Jordi, en Xavier ens recomana autors catalans o traduïts al català, així com pòdcasts per estar al dia de les novetats en literatura catalana. Fes-te membre de la comunitat per sentir tots els bonus! (https://easycatalan.org/membership) Novel·les La mort i la primavera, de Mercè Rodoreda Fanny, de Carles Soldevila Veus al ras, de Sebastià Perelló Jo, vosaltres, de Jo Maymó La campana, d'Iris Murdoch El mar, el mar, d'Iris Murdoch Pòdcasts L'illa de Maians (https://open.spotify.com/show/5pdHwymppf9fs5UdMyTAFl) Ciutat Maragda (https://open.spotify.com/show/7yWAqRAK6tdE2BUla15MZQ) Gent de merda (https://open.spotify.com/show/4pjW8h2rXiE2j3BeseESzN) Transcripció Andreu: [0:15] Bon dia! Com ja sabeu, aquest mes de març vam estar molt entretinguts a la comunitat llegint un llibre en català, titulat "La mort lenta". Ha estat la primera edició del Club de Lectura en aquest format, i crec que puc parlar per la majoria si dic que ha estat una experiència molt enriquidora, especialment durant les videotrucades, que és on vam poder intercanviar pensaments i opinions sobre la novel·la amb tots els participants. L'última videotrucada va ser amb l'autor, el Xavier Mas Craivotto, i va ser d'allò més interessant, perquè ens va explicar anècdotes sobre el procés d'escriptura i ens va parlar, entre d'altres coses, de com els personatges encara viuen dins seu i encara hi pensa, anys després d'haver publicat el llibre. Una altra cosa molt curiosa és que va quedar sorprès amb algunes de les preguntes i comentaris que li vam fer, perquè segons ell eren reflexions molt profundes que tenien tot el sentit del món, però que ni tan sols es va plantejar mentre escrivia el llibre, o com a mínim no, de manera conscient. Però resulta que el Xavier no només es relaciona amb les paraules i amb la llengua escrivint llibres, sinó també ensenyant-les i divulgant-les, ja que ha estat professor de català a l'estranger durant uns anys i, a més, va iniciar el projecte "Com ho diria", que és una web que recull les paraules que utilitzen els joves catalans. Per això, aquell dia, després de la conversa que vam tenir, vam proposar-li de gravar una entrevista per al pòdcast perquè ens parlés de tots aquests projectes i també, per què no, perquè ens fes algunes recomanacions literàries de cara a Sant Jordi. Així que, sense més preàmbuls, sentim l'entrevista! Andreu: [1:51] Xavier Mas Craviotto, bon dia, com estàs? Xavier: [1:53] Bon dia, què tal? Andreu: [1:55] Molt bé! Bé, com has vist aquest club de lectura? Xavier: [1:57] Ha sigut una experiència fantàstica, la veritat, perquè era el meu primer club de lectura amb persones que estan aprenent català i m'ha sorprès moltíssim el tipus de preguntes que feien. M'han fet preguntes que no m'havien fet mai sobre un llibre que ja fa anys que corre i, per tant, l'he pogut acompanyar molt, i es fixaven molt en detalls que jo potser no havia vist o es notava que havien llegit el llibre amb molta cura, molt al detall i que n'havien parlat moltíssim, no? Andreu: [2:27] Sí, com hem comentat, hem estat comentant el llibre capítol per capítol, fixant-nos en moltes coses, molts petits detalls, i el que té de bo això dels clubs de lectura és que una persona es fixa en una cosa, l'altra en l'altra i el fet de poder-ho compartir fa que l'experiència sigui molt més enriquidora. A més a més, hem comentat ara, a la videotrucada, que ha estat una primera experiència en molts sentits. Com has dit tu ara, el primer cop que feies un club de lectura amb aprenents de català, per nosaltres ha sigut el primer club de lectura amb aquest format. Sí que, dintre de la comunitat s'han llegit altres llibres, hi ha com un club de lectura autogestionat, per tant, ara simplement hem canviat una mica el format. I també ha estat la primera vegada que alguns dels membres han llegit un llibre en català. Per tant, has estrenat, diguéssim, o hem estrenat, amb aquest llibre, no?, moltes coses. Xavier: [3:18] Sí, i tant. Andreu: [3:19] Bé, aquest llibre va ser, "La mort lenta", va ser la primera novel·la que vas escriure, no? Xavier: [3:23] Sí, jo quan tenia 17 anys en vaig escriure un altre, el que passa és que, per sort, no es va publicar a través d'una editorial. Perquè… He dit "per sort", perquè era molt jove i ara quan me la miro em fa una mica de vergonya, no?, però era la part pràctica del meu treball de recerca de batxillerat. Jo vaig fer el treball de recerca dels temes que afecten els joves, com estan tractats en literatura juvenil, per exemple, l'anorèxia, les drogues, el bullying... I com a part pràctica, com que ja m'agradava escriure, em vaig proposar, doncs, fer una novel·la juvenil sobre un d'aquests temes. Llavors, aquí hi ha un precedent, però és veritat que "La mort lenta" és la meva primera novel·la publicada, diguem-ne, que ja vaig escriure una mica més gran. Andreu: [4:10] D'acord, clar, per als lectors és la primera. Xavier: [4:13] Exacte. Andreu: [4:14] Clar, amb "La mort lenta" vas guanyar el premi Documenta l'any 2018 i, si no m'equivoco, això et va convertir en l'autor més jove que l'ha rebut mai. Xavier: [4:23] Sí, això diuen. Andreu: [4:25] Com ho vas viure, això? Publicar la teva primera novel·la i ja, de cop, rebre aquest reconeixement i d'altres que han vingut després? Xavier: [4:33] Clar, va ser tota una sorpresa, perquè al final tu, quan comences a escriure, no?, jo ja feia anys que escrivia, però quan t'hi comences a posar més seriosament, jo em vaig començar a presentar alguns premis, perquè em sembla que els premis són una bona plataforma quan comences, perquè darrere d'un premi hi ha un jurat de professionals que decideixen que allò que tu has enviat és publicable, no? Llavors, això sempre tranquil·litza molt, no?, però tu ho vas provant, i clar, quan et truquen d'un premi com el Documenta, que a més a més era un premi que jo havia seguit molt i que el que havien premiat m'havia interessat molt… Clar, quan et truquen i et diuen que tu formaràs part d'aquella llista de noms, t'agafa un vertigen, no?, i la primera pregunta que et ve al cap és: "Però què hi faig, jo, aquí?", no? Però… I després això, hi va haver la segona sorpresa quan els periodistes o alguns periodistes van dir… van començar a fer càlculs i van dir: "Ets l'escriptor més jove que l'ha guanyat mai", però bé, això al final... Andreu: [5:32] És anecdòtic. Xavier: [5:33] Sí, és anecdòtic, exacte. Però bé, va ser l'oportunitat de poder publicar el meu primer llibre, no? I sempre fa molta il·lusió, evidentment, i més si ve acompanyat per un premi com el Documenta. Andreu: [5:45] Clar, els que t'hem seguit una mica, hem llegit alguna obra teva, t'hem vist parlant de novel·les, com "La mort lenta", però també de poemaris, no? De fet, potser ets més conegut, diria jo, com a poeta? Xavier: [5:56] No t'ho sabria dir, la veritat, perquè suposo que és una percepció que, clar, jo no puc dir de mi mateix, però sí que m'agrada molt conrear tots dos gèneres, eh?, la narrativa i la poesia, i de fet intento conrear-los simultàniament, perquè m'agrada que s'alimentin l'un de l'altre, i també m'agrada molt tenir aquest contacte amb els lectors, com hem tingut ara fa una estona, no? Tant en clubs de lectura per comentar les novel·les, per exemple, però també m'agrada molt fer recitals, no?, de poesia. Llavors, m'agrada molt tot el que m'aporta cadascun dels gèneres, tot i que és veritat que a l'hora d'escriure jo tampoc els concebo com a categories tancades, eh? Per mi no hi ha una frontera entre gèneres, a mi m'agrada molt jugar sempre entre gèneres i situar-me en aquest punt fronterer entre el que es consideren els gèneres, però el que és després, no?, a l'hora de… quan ja publiques el llibre i l'acompanyes, doncs, m'agrada molt el que m'aporta cadascun d'ells, perquè són coses diferents. Andreu: [6:54] De fet, a la novel·la hem notat una mica aquesta part més lírica, no? Xavier: [6:58] Sí. Andreu: [6:59] Crec que s'entreveu entre les línies. D'acord. Clar, els nostres oients o alguns membres de la comunitat potser no et coneixen tant com a escriptor com com a professor de català, perquè abans ho has dit a la videotrucada amb els participants del Club de Lectura, vas treballar com a professor, com a lector, no?, de català, al Regne Unit, a Bristol. Què t'hi va portar, allà? Xavier: [7:25] Jo ja tenia clar que era una de les sortides de Filologia Catalana, que és la carrera que vaig estudiar, el que passa és que després del grau vaig fer un postgrau, i enmig del postgrau va venir la pandèmia, no? Llavors, vam acabar el postgrau en línia, des de casa, quan estàvem tots tancats. Imagina't, el març del 2020. I llavors vaig veure les convocatòries del lectorat de l'Institut Ramon Llull i vaig decidir que volia marxar, que era el moment. Imagina't, enmig de la pandèmia i enmig del Brèxit, jo vaig decidir que era el moment més adequat del món per anar-me'n a l'estranger uns anys, no? Però ha sigut una de les millors decisions de la meva vida, una de les millors etapes de la meva vida. A mi m'agrada molt ensenyar català, allà també, a més, ensenyava literatura catalana, art, política, història dels Països Catalans, i llavors, clar, és molt bonic veure com any rere any tens desenes i desenes i desenes d'estudiants que s'enamoren de la llengua, que s'interessen per la nostra cultura, per la nostra literatura, pel nostre art, i és molt gratificant, no?, perquè tens la sensació que tot i ser lluny de casa encara tens un peu a casa. És una mica com ser casa. I això, aquest vincle que fas amb els estudiants, no?, perquè com que s'ho agafen amb aquest entusiasme, s'acaba creant un ambient molt bonic a les classes, no?, i es creen vincles també molt bonics. De fet, encara estic en contacte amb alguns estudiants que vaig tenir, tot i que ara ja no soc a Bristol, i m'agrada molt saber com els va la vida, saber que continuen estudiant català, sabent que continuen venint a Barcelona de tant en tant… A mi em fa molt content, això, veure que hi ha hagut aquesta continuïtat. Andreu: [8:59] De fet, ara compartim estudiants, o ara he agafat el relleu d'alguna exalumna teva, la Hazel, ara li faig classes jo. Xavier: [9:08] Que bo. Andreu: [9:10] Salutacions, Hazel, des d'aquí, si ens escoltes. Xavier: [9:12] Salutacions, Hazel. Andreu: [9:14] Clar, tu vas anar allà a ensenyar llengua catalana, cultura catalana, literatura, però segur que tu també vas fer com molts aprenentatges, no? Què et va ensenyar, a tu, aquesta experiència de fer de professor a Bristol? Xavier: [9:26] Em va ensenyar a ensenyar. Jo realment vaig aprendre a ensenyar a Bristol, no?, i també vaig aprendre això, a estar sol en un país nou i haver de convertir un lloc desconegut en casa, no?, haver de fer arrels en un lloc que, quan hi arribes, no té cap significat per tu, no?, perquè no t'ho coneixes. I a més, com et deia, no?, en aquesta situació tan complicada de la pandèmia, vull dir que el procés al principi va ser lent, però després, quan ja hi has fet arrels i tens gent molt, molt… bé, tens gent preciosa, no?, al teu voltant que t'acompanya, doncs, tot t'ho fa més fàcil. Per tant, jo et diria que he après sobretot això, aquestes dues coses, que són importants i després, quan he tornat, m'han servit per continuar, no? Andreu: [10:17] Això que has dit de fer arrels, clar, és un tema molt important per a molts dels oients, perquè molts són persones que han vingut d'arreu, d'altres països i s'han establert a Catalunya, Andorra o altres llocs, no?, de parla catalana. Llavors, a tu, com a persona que ha viscut a l'estranger durant un temps, què et va ajudar a fer arrels? Xavier: [10:36] Jo diria que estar obert a tot el que hagués de venir, no?, perquè al final, quan estàs en un país nou, amb una llengua diferent, amb una cultura diferent, amb uns codis socials diferents, crec que és molt important, doncs, anar-hi amb la ment oberta i intentar viure totes les experiències que puguis, veure tot el que puguis, conèixer tota la gent que puguis, no?, perquè una cosa et va portant a l'altra, no? Jo recordo, a Bristol, per exemple, la meva companya de pis era italiana, és una gran música, no?, cantant, cantautora, va fer un concert en un bar, la vaig anar a veure, i allà hi havia un noi de públic, vam començar a parlar i ara és un dels meus millors amics de Bristol, no?, i arran d'ell també vaig conèixer altres persones, no?, vull dir que és una mica l'efecte cadena, si estàs obert, això et porta a nova gent, et porta a nous llocs, et porta a aprendre un munt, no?, perquè al final coneixent gent també aprens un munt de coses. Aquesta seria una mica la cosa que a mi em va ajudar, i també, probablement, acceptar que hi ha moments de solitud, sobretot al principi, no?, és a dir, quan vas a un altre país, inevitablement hi ha aquests moments de solitud. I està bé que sigui així, també, perquè és un moment per estar amb tu mateix, per fer-te preguntes, per construir des de zero, tu sol, i a partir d'aquí ja arriba, la gent, no?, si vas amb aquesta mentalitat oberta. Andreu: [12:11] Hem parlat de literatura, d'escriptura, hem parlat d'ensenyament de llengües, però una altra, diguéssim, aplicació, no?, de la filologia, de la lingüística, és treballar amb les paraules mateixes i tu vas iniciar, o vas ser una de les persones que van iniciar aquest projecte de "Com ho diria". Parla'ns una mica d'això, de què és, com sorgeix... Xavier: [12:34] Sí, això és un treball d'universitat, en realitat. Jo feia segon de Filologia Catalana, si no m'equivoco, i era una assignatura que era Lingüística Aplicada Catalana. El treball de final d'assignatura era "Creeu un recurs públic que sigui útil per als parlants de català". Llavors, amb dos companys, el Gerard Viladomat i la Clara Soler, vam pensar que una cosa que faltava en català era un diccionari on s'hi recollissin totes les paraules de l'argot juvenil, totes les expressions que fan servir els joves en un context col·loquial, informal, entre iguals… I vam decidir que fos en línia, evidentment, perquè s'ha d'actualitzar constantment. L'argot juvenil ja sabem que és efímer, no?, les paraules entren i surten, es comencen a utilitzar de forma massiva i es deixen d'utilitzar de sobte, d'altres tenen més durabilitat, no saps mai quin recorregut farà cada paraula d'argot, no? Per això vam crear aquesta pàgina web, i és una mena de corpus, eh?, vull dir que funciona com a cercador bidireccional, tu pots buscar una paraula d'argot i et donarà sinònims o definició generacionalment menys marcat, i al revés, no?, donar-li una paraula en català estàndard i que et digui com ho diria un jove. Hi ha un apartat de blog, on fem entrevistes a professionals de la llengua sobre el tema... Hem anat fent moltes coses i, clar, quan el vam crear, com que era un treball d'universitat, la idea era deixar-ho allà, no?, però se'ns va fer tan gran en poc temps, que el professor, el Xavier Vila, que actualment és conseller de Política Lingüística, ens va dir: "Home, això no ho deixeu perdre, no? Continueu alimentant-ho". I així ho hem fet, i avui en dia encara continua obert. Alguns membres de l'equip s'han rellevat, eh?, la Clara ja no hi és, però ara han entrat la Judit i la Gal·la, i continuem amb el projecte, i tant. Andreu: [14:21] Per tant, si entreu a com… és comhodiria.cat? Xavier: [14:24] Ub.edu/comhodiria, si està allotjat a la Universitat de Barcelona. Andreu: [14:29] Per tant, és com un… això, com un corpus, com un diccionari, podríem dir, de paraules de l'argot juvenil, de les paraules que utilitzen els joves avui dia en català. Ens podries posar un exemple d'alguna paraula curiosa que hi ha aquí, en aquest portal de comhodiria.cat? Xavier: [14:45] Sí, hi ha molts casos curiosos, eh?, realment, perquè, com et deia abans, cada paraula fa el seu recorregut. A mi m'agraden molt aquells casos en què una paraula d'una altra llengua entra al català i s'adapta seguint el procés d'adaptació de neologismes en català, no? I un exemple molt bonic d'això és el clàssic "estalquejar", no? Andreu: [15:03] Ah, sí. Xavier: [15:04] Això ve de l'anglès "stalk", que vol dir 'assetjar', en certa manera, no?, però que també en anglès va acabar agafant el significat de 'espiar algú a les xarxes socials sense deixar rastre'. I això ha entrat al català amb el sufix aquest de la primera conjugació, "-ejar", i a més a més amb aquesta vocal de suport a davant, perquè el grup "st" no és natural en català, llavors, hi posem una vocal i és més fàcil de pronunciar, no? Aquest és un exemple molt clàssic, que encara s'utilitza, però últimament n'hem entrat algunes d'interessants. Per exemple, n'hem entrat un parell que malauradament designen realitats socials que no són gaire agradables i que quan entres la paraula penses: "Tant de bo no l'haguéssim d'entrar", i que ara estan molt en boga per la sèrie aquesta de Netflix, "Adolescence", que és una sèrie que jo recomano molt, a mi em va agradar moltíssim, no?, que són paraules com "incel" o "manosfera", que el Termcat diu que n'hem de dir "masclosfera", però bé, comencen a fer-se servir molt ara també, perquè és això, designen aquesta realitat que malauradament existeix i que també ve de l'anglès, no?, "manosphere" i el celibat involuntari, no?, l'"incel". Andreu: [16:17] També, amb les paraules que agafem de l'anglès, també és bonic veure com les adaptem, no? Gràficament, els hi posem accents, no? Com l'"spoiler" passa a "espòiler", amb accent obert, no? I li posem el verb "fer" perquè els catalans fem coses, no? Fem petons, fem abraçades, doncs fem espòilers. Xavier: [16:36] I el "ràndom", amb accent, no? Andreu: [16:36] "Ràndom" amb accent, exacte. Molt bé. I a partir d'aquí, després, va venir la versió en llibre, no?, el "Petem-ho". Xavier: [16:45] Sí, això va ser ja uns anys després, quan la web ja feia temps que estava creada. Des de Penguin Random House ens van proposar, doncs, de fer un llibre sobre l'argot juvenil. I clar, de seguida també vam tenir clar que no podíem fer un diccionari, perquè fer un diccionari de l'argot juvenil, ja ho he dit abans, no té cap mena de sentit, però vam fer un llibre divulgatiu, no?, sobre l'argot juvenil i posant sobre la taula alguns temes més o menys polèmics o desmuntant també alguns prejudicis sobre l'argot juvenil, el tema de "l'argot juvenil perjudica el català". A veure, cap registre perjudica la llengua "per se". La llengua ha de tenir tots els registres i tots els recursos, no?, per poder-se desenvolupar en qualsevol context comunicatiu. Llavors, desmuntem uns quants mites, però el que fem sobretot és, a cada capítol, analitzar una mica la relació entre l'argot juvenil i algun àmbit, com per exemple els mitjans de comunicació, les xarxes socials, no?, la literatura, si s'ha inclòs o no s'ha inclòs, quan un escriptor crea un personatge jove, fins a quin punt s'atreveix a fer servir argot o li fa por que quedi desfasat de seguida… L'acadèmia, si s'ha estudiat, si no s'ha estudiat, com ho tracta la normativa, no?, fins a quin punt també hi ha un cert retard a la incorporació dels termes, no?, o si té sentit que el diccionari normatiu inclogui termes d'argot juvenil… Hi ha tot de temes que traiem d'una manera molt desenfadada, molt desinhibida, vull dir, és un llibre de… amb to de broma, però que, en certa manera, doncs, la voluntat és que el lector aprengui com funciona l'argot juvenil, què és, i al final sí que hi ha un glossari de les paraules més utilitzades en el moment de publicar el llibre, eh?, que potser un any després, no?, ja deu fer un any que el vam publicar, ja n'hi ha algunes que estan obsoletes, no?, però n'érem plenament conscients quan el vam publicar. Andreu: [18:38] O paraules noves, no?, perquè, clar, al final... Xavier: [18:41] I paraules noves, exacte. Andreu: [18:42] Van sorgint... Xavier: [18:43] Exacte. Sí, és un no parar. Andreu: [18:45] "Petem-ho", que també està titulat amb una expressió, no?, pròpia de l'argot juvenil, que és "petar-ho", el verb "petar-ho", amb aquest pronom. Què significa "petar-ho"? Xavier: [18:55] "Petar-ho", com les Oques Grasses, no? 'Tenir èxit'. I de fet, és curiós perquè en castellà també ho diuen, no? "Esto lo peta". I hi ha lingüistes que sostenen, i crec que és bastant plausible, que vingui del català, eh?, que aquest ús del "petar" vingui del català, és a dir, que per una vegada, no?, perquè sempre sembla que ho importem tots nosaltres, doncs aquesta vegada sembla que ho han... Andreu: [19:19] La influència és unidireccional. Xavier: [19:21] Exacte, i aquesta vegada sembla que no. I hi ha fonaments, eh?, per defensar aquesta teoria, i és interessant veure també com cap a l'altra banda, cap a l'altra direcció, també hi ha manlleus, evidentment. Andreu: [19:33] Molt bé, doncs si us ha interessat aquest llibre, us el deixarem, deixarem la referència a la descripció de l'episodi. I al bonus parlarem una mica de l'actualitat literària a Catalunya i et demanaré, Xavier, algunes recomanacions, ja que Sant Jordi és aquí mateix, tenim Sant Jordi a tocar. Llavors, hem parlat del teu llibre al Club de Lectura, també aquí al pòdcast, però ens agradaria que tu també, com a lector, ens recomanis altres autors catalans o autors que escriuen en català. Llavors, això ho farem al bonus i abans de parlar d'aquest tema, m'agradaria acabar amb una secció que fem sempre a les entrevistes, que és "L'expressió de la setmana". Com a tots els convidats, doncs et preguntarem per una expressió que a tu t'agradi, una expressió catalana que et sembli curiosa, que potser que utilitzis en el teu dia a dia… Tens alguna expressió que puguis compartir? Xavier: [20:33] M'agrada molt "fer mans i mànigues", per exemple. Andreu: [20:36] Mira, aquesta no ha sortit encara. Xavier: [20:38] No? Soc el primer que l'ha dit? [Sí.] Sí, m'agrada. M'agrada com a expressió, m'agrada el que significa, però hi ha moltíssimes expressions que m'agraden molt, i també paraules concretes, no?, per com sonen. Hi ha una paraula que m'agrada molt, que és "galipàndria", i el que significa és totalment negatiu i desagradable, no?, però com sona m'agrada molt, per exemple, vull dir que... O "obelisc", no?, paraules així que dius: "Per què?", no?, però és ben bé la sonoritat, quan et quedes només amb la sonoritat de la paraula. Andreu: [21:08] Tornem a l'expressió "fer mans i mànigues", perquè l'hem dit però no l'hem explicat. Què vol dir, això? Xavier: [21:13] "Fer mans i mànigues" és quan fas tot el que pots per aconseguir alguna cosa, no? Per exemple, si vols aconseguir entrades per un concert molt multitudinari, no?, d'aquests en què les entrades duren dos segons a la venda, no?, doncs després fas mans i mànigues per aconseguir-ne una, ni que sigui de revenda o… Té una mica aquest significat. Andreu: [21:37] Exacte, d'esforçar-se, no?, "fer mans i mànigues", també perquè un projecte tiri endavant, per exemple. Xavier: [21:43] Exacte. Andreu: [21:44] "Fem mans i mànigues". I una galipàndria, crec que aquesta paraula la vam comentar en el pòdcast i… sí, és, al final, com una grip forta, no? Un virus, un refredat fort. Xavier: [21:55] Exacte. "Agafar una galipàndria", no? Allò de dir: "Estic agafant una galipàndria!" o "Tinc… Porto una galipàndria!" Sí. Andreu: [22:01] Molt bé, fantàstic! Doncs amb això acabem l'episodi. Moltes gràcies altre cop, Xavier, per participar en el Club de Lectura i també aquí al pòdcast. Ha sigut una experiència molt xula, crec. Xavier: [22:13] Gràcies a vosaltres, m'ho he passat molt bé! Andreu: [22:15] Perfecte, doncs a reveure i moltes gràcies a tots els oients. Que vagi molt bé! Adeu adeu! Xavier: [22:20] Adeu! Fes-te membre de la subscripció de pòdcast per accedir a les transcripcions completes, a la reproducció interactiva amb Transcript Player i a l'ajuda de vocabulari. (http://easycatalan.org/membership)

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Welcome to episode 208 of the Campus Comics Cast and as the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers rise, so does our episode count. Join us as we look at comic book pre-orders for April 2025. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:25 Intro 00:00:42 Comic distribution news 00:06:50 Listener Comments 00:11:00 Next Phase catalog start 00:17:25 DC 00:34:00 Image 00:47:06 Marvel 00:58:25 Panels 01:02:30 Pullbox 01:12:30 Outros 01:13:56 Stingers What happens when the comic book industry faces unprecedented upheaval? Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era in publishing, or is chaos here to stay? Need to know what comic books you should pre-order in April 2025? This episode dives deep into the shifting landscape of comic book distribution, exploring how changes at major players like Diamond, Lunar, and Penguin Random House impact not just publishers but also comic shop owners and fans. If you've ever wondered what these changes mean for your favorite titles or how they affect the industry's future, this is the episode for you. Learn which distributor is now handling comics from your favorite publisher. Discover insider insights into publisher moves and distribution strategies that could reshape the comic book world. Get recommendations about comic books you should consider ordering in April 2025. Learn about exciting new titles, including "They Choose Violence" and "Benjamin," and why they're worth adding to your collection. Get expert commentary on the challenges and opportunities facing comic shops in this evolving market. Don't miss out on this episode—press play now to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of comics!

Jeff is back from vacation and joins Rebecca to talk NBCC winners, escalating legal challenges to book bans, Penguin Random House sales info, recent reading, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations who have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Get started for only $18 at mytbr.co! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode: The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Email your Moms, Dads, and Grads Recommendations to podcast (at) bookriot (dot) com. NBCC Award winners Iowa's book ban bill blocked again by federal judge The biggest book censorship stories of the year so far Bishop who urged Trump to “have mercy” will publish 2 books for kids PRH sales up 8.5% in 2024 James Patterson is teaming up with…Mr. Beast RIP NaNoWriMo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A single cell of carbon contains trillions of molecules, and its role in connecting all life is immeasurable. American environmentalist Paul Hawken decided to study indigenous languages to further explore the beauty of the most versatile element on the planet that animates the entirety of the living world. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, he talks about his book “Carbon: The Book of Life” and how it opened his eyes to the fact that regeneration is the singular key to humanity's survival. He stresses the importance of embracing regenerative agricultural practices, nature-based solutions, and indigenous knowledge to ensure the planet's longevity and sustainability. Paul also explains why he considers “we” as the most dangerous pronoun and how to rethink our daily choices in a world addicted to overconsumption.About Guest:Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has written nine books published in 30 languages including six national and New York Times bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest, Drawdown and Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis In One Generation. He is the founder of Project Drawdown, Regeneration.org, and just completed his latest work, Carbon: The Book of Life which is published by Penguin Random House. It was released on March 18, 2025.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hawken-0792b/ Guest Website: https://paulhawken.com/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/paulhawken/ Show Notes: Final audio00:02:07 - Writing The Book ‘Carbon'00:10:15 - The Growing Impact Of Regenerative Agriculture00:21:57 - Regeneration: The Only Path Forward00:34:46 - Living In A Consumerist And Capitalist Society00:42:49 - Changing The Topography Of Living Spaces00:52:24 - How Life Exists Within A Single Cell00:59:40 - Some Regenerative Solutions From ‘Carbon'01:07:05 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing WordsJOIN OUR CIRCLE. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE:

Send us a textToday, we welcome former MLB manager and four-time Gold Glove winner Mike Matheny, who takes us on a profound journey through fatherhood, coaching philosophy, and his remarkable life experiences that shaped both. Drawing from his 13-year playing career and years managing the Cardinals and Royals, Matheny shares wisdom that transcends the baseball diamond.Not only did he publish the amazing "Matheny Manifesto," but he has a new book out called "The Dad Coach," published by Crown Publishing Group, A Division of Penguin Random House! I got a copy and read it before it was recently released, and it is a book I wish I had had earlier when coaching my son in baseball.  Please pick up a copy if you're a youth coach!The conversation reveals Matheny's counterintuitive approach to youth sports: "The goal is not trying to get college scholarships. The goal is instilling character through sports to help kids become successful in anything they do." Remarkably, all five of his children earned college athletic opportunities despite this philosophy—or perhaps because of it. Matheny credits his own upbringing with parents who demonstrated consistent love and discipline while never pressuring him in sports, describing himself as having "won the lottery at birth."Particularly moving is Matheny's account of surviving a subarachnoid hemorrhage in 2022—a condition with only a 1-in-6 survival rate. "I had a renewed sense of urgency," he explains. "What are we doing to make the most out of it and how are we going to make an impact with the days that we have?" This perspective infuses his new book "The Dad Coach," which provides practical guidance for parents coaching youth sports, complete with 75 QR codes linking to resources from former players and practical drills.Beyond baseball strategy, Matheny offers transformative insights for parents navigating youth sports culture. His advice to let children drive their own athletic journeys while parents provide support without pressure resonates deeply in today's high-pressure youth sports environment. As we chase our own definition of success, Matheny reminds us that the most valuable trophy isn't made of metal—it's the character and resilience built through the journey.Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

On today's podcast, I chat with Tanis Allen, a certified IFS therapist and longtime member of the IFS community. Tanis has been around since the earliest days of the model, and she just released a new book called The Self-Led IFS Workbook: Learn IFS Skills to Understand and Love All Your Parts published by Penguin Random House. We talk about her early experiences learning IFS in the ‘90s, her work with clients struggling with suicidality and eating disorders, and what it was like to write a book that makes the model accessible to everyone. Tanis shares insights on how to begin IFS on your own, the challenge of translating an oral and experiential tradition into clear written steps, and her favorite exercise for working with stuck parts. Key Takeaways: “Your awareness is the beginning of Self.” Tanis explains how simply noticing what's happening in your body or mind is the first step into the IFS process. How do you know you're in a part? Tanis breaks down how to begin this work, even if you're doing it on your own. “IFS is such a strong community… we sit in circles together and learn this together.” Tanis reflects on the power of shared learning and the influence of the “wise women” who helped shape the model. Why she added her own transcripts of parts work to the book, and what she discovered about herself through writing them. Her favorite exercise (the Four Drawing Exercise) and why it's so transformational for working with stuck parts. Favorite Quote: “Clients will often ask me, you know, does this make me like a multiple personality person or something? And, you know, the answer is no, we're all made this way, actually. And it does feel kind of weird sometimes. But the more we do it, the more we practice it, the less weird it feels." -- Tanis Allen About Tanis Allen Tanis Allen, LMSW, ACSW, is the author of The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook: Learn to Use IFS Skills to Understand and Love All Your Parts. A member of the IFS community for over 25 years, Tanis has spent her career practicing, teaching, and living the IFS model. She serves as a mentor and IFS clinical consultant for other therapists and is the founder and director of the IFS Great Lakes Retreat, a beloved annual gathering held each fall in northern Michigan. Episode Sponsor: Life Architect ✨ Get access to 3 IFS webinars organized by Life Architect (featuring Einat Bronstein, Kay Gardner & Robert Falconer, and Ann Sinko) and receive a 30% discount on selected IFS workshops: https://lifearchitect.com/tammy/ ✨   Take a sneak peak at The One Inside Substack community Check out The One Inside Self-Led merch at The One Inside store Watch video clips from select episodes on  The One Inside on YouTube Follow Tammy on Instagram @ifstammy and on Facebook at The One Inside with Tammy Sollenberger. Jeff Schrum co-produces The One Inside Podcast. He is a writer, counselor, and IFS Level 2 practitioner.   Are you new to IFS or want a simple way to get to know yourself? Tammy's book, "The One Inside: Thirty Days to your Authentic Self" is a PERFECT place to start.  Sign up for Tammy's email list and get a free "Get to know a Should part of you" meditation on her website Tammy is grateful for Jack Reardon who created music for the podcast. Jack is a graduate of Derek Scott's IFS Stepping Stones Program.   If you are interested in sponsoring an episode or two of The One Inside Podcast please contact Tammy at tammysollenberger@comcast.net

Gloria L. Huang is a freelance writer whose fiction has appeared in literary journals including Michigan Quarterly Review, The Threepenny Review, Chicago Quarterly Review, Witness Magazine, Massachusetts Review, Pleiades, Southern Humanities Review, Fiction Magazine, North American Review, Arts & Letters, Washington Square Review, The Chattahoochee Review, Gargoyle Magazine, Sycamore Review, and The Antigonish Review. Her debut novel, KAYA OF THE OCEAN has been selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection, American Booksellers Association Indies Introduce selection, and Indie Next selection. It is just out from Penguin Random House. Listen in to this episode of The Qwerty Podcast, as she and host Marion Roach Smith discuss the art and work of being a contemporary freelance writer. The QWERTY podcast is brought to you by the book The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life. Read it, and begin your own journey to writing what you know. To learn more, join The Memoir Project free newsletter list and keep up to date on all our free webinars and instructive posts and online classes in how to write memoir, as well as our talented, available memoir editors and memoir coaches, podcast guests and more.

Award-winning author Pankaj Mishra returns to “This Is Hell!” to talk about his new book, “The World After Gaza: A History”, published by the Penguin Random House. Check out Pankaj's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/780437/the-world-after-gaza-by-pankaj-mishra/ Keep TiH! free and completely listener supported by subscribing to our weekly bonus Patreon podcast or visiting thisishell.com/pages/support

Alright, let's do something different today. This is a special bonus episode where you get to hear Chapter 1 of my new book, The Next Conversation. In this first chapter, we're setting the stage. You'll get a feel for what's inside the book, and if it clicks with you, you're going to love the full audiobook. I recorded it myself, so it's like we're sitting down together, walking through these conversations step by step. Take a listen, and if you're ready for more, order my new book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Also, come meet me on my book tour!  Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from THE NEXT CONVERSATION by Jefferson Fisher, read by Jefferson Fisher. © 2025 Jefferson Fisher, ℗ 2025 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter.  Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube  Follow me on Instagram  Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Horowitz is one of today's most literate voices of occultism, mysticism, and the unexplained. He has bylines in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico, Time, and The Wall Street Journal, and appearances in Sundance-premiering movies, popular TV docuseries, and award-winning documentaries, as well as on CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, NPR's All Things Considered, and other major media. Mitch also worked for many years in publishing, including as a vice president at Penguin Random House where he was editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin, an imprint dedicated to metaphysics.He now hosts the Discovery/HBO Max TV series, Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction, and he appears regularly on seasons one and two of History's The UnBelievable with Dan Ackroyd and in numerous docuseries including MGM+'s BEYOND: UFOs and the Unknown. He is also the host of the podcast series Extraordinary Evidence: ESP Is Real out from SpectreVision. Mitch also hosted, cowrote, and produced a feature documentary about the occult classic The Kybalion directed by Emmy-nominee Ronni Thomas and shot on location in Egypt.Mitch is a former writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library and the PEN Award-winning and wildly prolific author of many books including Occult America, One Simple Idea, The Miracle Club, Modern Occultism, and his newest offering, Practical Magick: Ancient Tradition and Modern Practice which is out on March 25th and available for preorder now.On this episode, Mitch discusses his dual roles as an occult historian and practitioner, why self-expression and true desire are the keys to effective spellcasting, and how his belief in “anarchic magick” has led him to a happier and more fulfilling life.Pam also talks about the magic of wishes, and answers a listener question about staying protected as a public witch.Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you're at it!)Donate to Pam's fundraiser for The ACLU hereGet 20% off DeleteMe here (not an official sponsor, just a personal recommendation from Pam. Disclosure: Pam does get a small referral fee for each registration.) Our sponsors for this episode are The Witch Summit, Ritual + Shelter, Mithras Candle, BetterHelp, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, and The Alchemist and the Academic podcastWe also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

1. Why Hannah describes her later-in-life Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis as “an exfoliation of shame.” 2. How neurodiversity affects Hannah's relationships–and how she connects to the world through what's “interesting” instead of what's “important.” 3. Hannah's revolutionary commitment to stop using self-deprecating humor about her body, sexuality, and gender–and why we might all consider the same commitment. 4. Why it's easier for Hannah to share her personal stories “in bulk” on stage instead of one-on-one. 5. What it takes for Hannah to prepare for conversations–like ours on We Can Do Hard Things. About Hannah: Tasmania's own Hannah Gadsby stopped stand-up comedy in its tracks with her multi-award-winning show, Nanette. When it premiered on Netflix in 2018, it left audiences captivated by her blistering honesty and her singular ability to take them from rolling laughter to devastated silence. Its release and subsequent Emmy and Peabody wins took Nanette (and Hannah) to the world. Hannah's difficult second album (which was also her eleventh solo show) was named Douglas after her dog. Hannah walked Douglas around the world, selling out the Royal Festival Hall in London, the Opera House in Sydney and the Kennedy Center in DC, a sit-down run in New York and shows across the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Douglas covered Hannah's autism diagnosis, moving beyond the trauma at the centre of Nanette and instead letting the world see the view from Hannah's brain – one that sees the world differently but with breathtaking clarity. The show was an Emmy-nominated smash hit and is available throughout the world on Netflix, recorded in Los Angeles.  Hannah Gadsby's “overnight” success was more than ten years in the making, with her award-winning stand-up shows having been a fixture in festivals across Australia and the UK since 2009. She played a character called “Hannah” on the TV series Please Like Me and has hosted multiple art documentaries, inspired by her comedy art lectures. In 2022, Hannah's first book Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation was published by Ballantine, an imprint of Penguin Random House, in the United States, Atlantic in the UK, and Allen & Unwin in Australia. Hannah has done plenty of other things over the course of more than a decade in comedy, but that will do for now. IG: hannah_gadsby TW: HannahGadsby To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices