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Reader's Entertainment Radio
Step into the fantastical worlds of Author Cerece Rennie Murphy on Book Lights

Reader's Entertainment Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 31:00


Cerece Rennie Murphy is the national bestselling and award-winning author of ten novels, children's books, and short stories. She is also the founder of Virtuous Con, an online science fiction and comic culture convention that celebrates the excellence of BIPOC creators in speculative fiction, across the mediums of fiction, comics, film, and visual arts. Ms. Murphy is the recipient of Black Pearls Magazine's Author of the Year Award for Children's Literature, the National Best Sellers designation from the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC), and the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA)'s Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award for significant contributions to the science fiction, fantasy, and related genres community. Created in 2008, Ms. Murphy joins the ranks of distinguished previous Solstice Award winners, including Petra Mayer, Carl Sagan, Octavia Butler, and Gardner Dozois. Ms. Murphy lives and writes just outside her hometown of Washington, DC with her family. You can find out more about her and her books at her website: https://cerecerenniemurphy.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

Elevator Pitches, Company Presentations & Financial Results from Publicly Listed European Companies

Deep Dive Classic Segment by Dr Petra Mayer The presentation opens with Dr. Petra Mayer, the COO of Deutz AG, providing an introduction to her background. With over 20 years in the automotive industry, she has garnered extensive experience across various roles and organizations. At Deutz AG, she's now channelling her expertise to uplift operational standards and performance. Operational Initiatives & Dual Plus Strategy Dr. Mayer delves into the company's commitment to support the Dual Plus strategy, underlining the significant focus on performance improvement. A thorough review with her team has resulted in a comprehensive operations roadmap. This strategic map addresses organizational alignment, process improvement, and preparations for future production and supply chain needs. Global Production Dynamics Deutz AG proudly operates with a global production setup consisting of nine plants with major footprints in North America, China, and Europe. Dr. Mayer specifically highlights their plant in Cologne, emphasizing its significance. However, with most plants in high-cost countries, the strategy leans heavily on digitalization and automation investments. Investments & Productivity Goals The company's commitment to enhancing productivity is evident through its substantial investments. With €55 million already invested in automation, an additional €25 million is set aside for the next two years. The goal is to achieve a productivity boost of up to 40%. Furthermore, the company is working on launching new engine models, emphasizing the recent production of hydrogen engines and establishing a highly flexible production line. Customer Deliveries & Logistics Overhaul An integral part of Deutz AG's vision revolves around customer satisfaction. Efforts are underway to significantly improve delivery performance, aiming for more timely and efficient deliveries. Internally, the company is refining its sales and operational planning processes. A notable achievement in logistics is the reduction of warehouses, leading to cost savings and enhanced transparency. Strengthening the Supply Chain Given the current supply landscape disruptions, Dr. Mayer elaborates on the company's strategies to fortify its supply base. With a focus on increasing dual shares, venturing into best-cost countries, and proactive mitigation strategies, Deutz AG is preparing to navigate through potential challenges seamlessly. Conclusion & Future Outlook The presentation wraps up with Dr. Mayer emphasizing Deutz AG's comprehensive approach to addressing disruptions, investing in scalable production, enhancing customer service, and preparing for future growth. The objective is clear: to keep the world moving forward. ▶️ Other videos: Elevator Pitch: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-elevator-pitch/ Company Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-company-presentation/ Deep Dive Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-deep-dive/ Financial Results Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-financial-results/ ESG Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-esg/ T&C This publication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. By using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions outlined on www.seat11a.com/legal and www.seat11a.com/imprint.

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 110 - Ten for Ten

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 156:47


On the one hundred and tenth edition of Reality Bomb, we're celebrating our tenth anniversary with our longest episode yet and featuring "ten for ten"-- ten segments that look back on ten years of Reality Bomb, introduced by contributors and friends of the programs. This episode includes: Romance in Doctor Who (from episode 060) - Jenny Colgan and Kim Rogers talk about how, why and should romance be in Doctor Who. Introduced by Kim Rogers Planet Who: Le Fandom Français (from epsiode 077) - We talk to Pauline Serizel from Pepperpot about French fandom as chronicled in a recent documentary. Introduced by David Matthewman F*ck That Guy (from episode 055) - One of our most...enduring? comedy sketches starring Shannon Dohar and Kim Rogers. Introduced by Deb Stanish The Doctor Who Theme (from episode 005) - Alex Kennard's audio essay on how the Doctor Who theme came to be and why it works so well. Introduced by Alex Kennard Con Safety and Doctor Who Conventions (from episode 071) - A panel from our special episode on con safety with Felicity Kuzinitz and Sage Young. Introduced by Sage Young Gallery of the Underrated: The Chase (from episode 048) - featuring BBC presenter and author Matthew Sweet. Introduced by Jim Sangster Variations on a Timeless Child: When Bad Retcons Happen To Good People (from episode 083) - Petra Mayer looks back on her worst day... as a Doctor Who fan. Introduced by Martin Hajovksy Spoiler Cops: Revenge With a Vengeance - Part Two The Vengeancing (from episode 030) - can Detective McDonough clear her name? starring Lizbeth Myles, Bill Evenson, Erik Stadnik, Alex Kennard and Felicity Brown. Introduced by Bill Evenson Excerpt from our "Calling the World" documentary (from episode 064). Introduced by Heather Berberet Editorial - A Life in Fandom (from episode 024 live in New York). Introduced by Shannon Dohar

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Pop Culture Happy Hour
Shadow And Bone

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 15:05


Shadow and Bone is a fantasy series based on a successful set of novels. There's a lot to take in — at least six main characters, people who can wield wind and shadow and light, and a Chosen One. That all sounds familiar, but there's enough here to make this series worth your consideration. Shadow and Bone recently returned for a second season, so we thought it would be a good time to revisit our conversation recorded back in 2021 about its first season, featuring panelists Mallory Yu and Petra Mayer. Petra died unexpectedly later that year, and we always loved having her on the show. Even though we will always miss her terribly, we hope you'll agree how great it is to hear her voice, and her passion, in your podcast feed once again.

DIE SUCHT ZU SEHEN. Der Grisebach Podcast
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DIE SUCHT ZU SEHEN. Der Grisebach Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 33:31


Die Produkte der Mayer'schen Hofkunstanstalt sind auf der ganzen Welt vertreten, im Palast des jordanischen Königs in Amman ebenso wie in der New Yorker U-Bahn. Das Familienunternehmen stellt in der 5. Generation Mosaike und Glaskunst her, hat zwei Weltkriege, etliche Baustile, Moden und Trends überdauert und produziert heute auch Einzelkunstwerke und auch für Editionen mit Künstlern Georg Baselitz, Marcel Dzama oder Silvie Fleury. Geleitet wird es von dem Ehepaar Michael und Petra Mayer, und ein Teil davon ist heute bei uns zu Gast, wir sagen herzlich willkommen bei Die Sucht zu SEHEN: liebe Petra Mayer.

Deeper Cuts
5.7: Hamilton Original Broadway Cast Recording (2015) (Part Two)

Deeper Cuts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 73:54


In part two of our exploration of the 2015 soundtrack to the musical Hamilton, the Deeper Cuts trio continue their discussion of the resonant themes in the musical that helped Shannon become the person she wanted to be and how music can help us set our values. We also talk about what Hamilton has to say about American history and the musical's use of references to other works. For this finale episode to the fifth series of the Deeper Cuts, Shannon, Graeme and Rob throw in everything but the kitchen sink (and possibly even that). Will we find a way to say no to this? Or will this episode still be the room where it happens? Join us and listen in to the discussion. You can listen to our Spotify Playlist, which covers just about every album in season five, as well as our Soundtrack Sessions from a few months ago. Also, don't forget to talk to us on Twitter (@deepercutscast) and to rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts! Special thanks to Alex Kennard for our theme song and Scot Clarke for our logo and ID graphics. This year's "Vox Pops" heard at the start of every episode included Dan Speerin (5.1), Tammy Cunningham (5.2), Erik Stadnik (5.4), Julie Hopkins (5.5), KatyBeth Schmid (5.6) and Nick Abadzis (5.7). Thanks to those wonderful people for helping out. The opening to 5.3 was a reprise of the one heard in episode 4.4, which featured NPR's Petra Mayer, who died this past November and who we all miss. Come back in a couple of days for our 2021 holiday episode! And we'll be back with more Deeper Cuts in 2022.

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NPR's Book of the Day
Celebrating NPR's Petra Mayer with three literary things she loved

NPR's Book of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 15:08


Our beloved friend and colleague Petra Mayer died suddenly a few weeks ago. This episode is for her. First, a conversation with NPR's Scott Simon and Sir Andrew Motion on The Folio Book of War Poetry, edited by Motion. Among her many nerdy interests, Petra was a self avowed "WWI poetry dork." The poetry is dark and moving, conveying universal feelings around loss. Then, a few quintessentially "Petra" pieces that capture her work and who she was. A conversation with romance author Beverly Jenkins and Petra talking about one of her favorite comfort reads, The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison.

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Two-minute Time Lord: A Doctor Who Podcast
2MTL 462: Atropositive ("Once, Upon Time")

Two-minute Time Lord: A Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 4:48


Space opera? Narrative connections and context emerging? Yes, please: this is the episode that gave me faith in Chris Chibnall's arc. (This episode dedicated to the memory of NPR Books editor Petra Mayer.)

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 093A - Remembering Petra Mayer

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 99:40


NPR Books Editor Petra Mayer, who has been a longtime contributor to Reality Bomb, died suddenly on November 13. In this special episode Graeme Burk is joined by the Verity! podcast's Deb Stanish to remember Petra and the special enthusiasm she had for Doctor Who. We revisit the highlights of Petra's 26 appearances on the program, and represent four complete segments including Petra's first time on the program, doing a Gallery of the Underrated on the Sylvester McCoy story The Happiness Patrol way back in episode 013 (July 2014); Petra's stinging critique of the lack of women writers in Doctor Who from episode 018 (December 2014); Petra and Deb Stanish at our second New York City live show talking about the enduring power of regeneration in Doctor Who back in episode 038 (September 2016); and finally we have Petra's contribution to our "Variations on a Timeless Child" episode (083) on a retcon that did not please her (to put it mildly) from September 2020.  Petra Mayer will be missed by Doctor Who fans everywhere.

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All Of It
Remembering Petra Mayer

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 3:12


We take a moment to remember NPR Books editor and recent All Of It guest Petra Mayer, who passed this past Saturday November 13th. 

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Pop Culture Happy Hour
Remembering Petra Mayer

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 26:40


There's no good way to share terrible news. Pop Culture Happy Hour panelist and NPR Books editor Petra Mayer died suddenly on Saturday of what is believed to be a pulmonary embolism. We take some time to remember our friend and colleague, and revisit some of our favorite episodes featuring Petra.

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Doctor Who: Verity!
Once, Upon Time of the Doctor

Doctor Who: Verity!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 67:04


We dedicate this episode of Verity! to the memory of Petra Mayer. This ride just keeps on rolling! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we talk about the "spaghetti monster" of a season that is Doctor Who: Flux!   How do you feel about how Flux is working now that we've reached the halfway point? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments! ^E Links: Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

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Life Kit
Remembering Petra Mayer: Everyone's a 'real writer.' Here's how to write that book

Life Kit

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 21:32


Beloved books editor Petra Mayer believed that all you have to do to be a 'real writer' is to write. We're re-running this episode in honor of Petra who died on Saturday. We hope Petra's generosity, wit and passion for story will help shut down those distracting voices and honor the stories you have to share. (This episode originally ran in April 2020.)

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Here & Now
'Black Food' gives a taste of the African Diaspora; Remembering NPR's Petra Mayer

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 42:23


We talk with Bryant Terry, editor and curator of the new book "Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora." And, NPR Books editor Petra Mayer died unexpectedly on Saturday. Producer Emiko Tamagawa, who worked with Mayer on Here & Now segments, has a remembrance.

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
Radio Free Skaro #824 - Well, How Did I Get Here?

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 85:55


This week it's a gamut of emotions including elation, confusion, and intrigue for the Three Who Rule as they examine the third chapter of the Doctor Who: Flux series aka “Once, Upon Time”! What did we think about this story involving everything and the pre-Hartnell kitchen sink? Tune in and find out! We also have news from Gallifrey One and LI Who, Blu-Ray updates, our usual Timelash archeology, and more! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon The Timelash Flux Chapter Three: Once, Upon Time review Flux Chapter Five: Survivors of the Flux RFS Twitter poll for Once, Upon Time Whittaker's finale tentatively titled “The Centenary Special” War of the Sontarans BBC One overnight viewing figures 3.9M Halloween Apocalypse BBC One final viewing figure 5.79M, 9th best for the week BBC America Halloween Apocalypse overnights 339K BBC America War of the Sontarans overnights 309K Doctor Who Magazine 571 released Doctor Who production moving to Wolf studios Flux US Blu-Ray/DVD release due February 8 Flux Canada Blu-Ray/DVD release due February 8 Galaxy 4 DVD trailer Web of Fear North American DVD due February 1 Faceless Ones and Fury from the Deep hit UK BritBox Dec 23 Gallifrey One 2022 discussion panel list & update LI Who presents Time-Flight 2021 Big Finish Seventh Doctor Adventures: Silver and Ice due June 2022 Delia Derbyshire day runs online Nov 23 Roy Holder died Henry Woolf died Petra Mayer died

The Innovative Mindset
Petra Mayer 2

The Innovative Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 85:15


Petra Mayer, NPR Books Editor, and my good friend. Encore Episode. Petra died suddenly and tragically on November 13th. In tribute to her, this is an encore of the interview she did with me back when the show was called the Creative Mindset Podcast. If you want to know this wonderful, creative, talented, generous, and kind person, listen to this show. You will also learn a ton about writing, publishing, and being creative. --Original show notes-- NPR Books Editor, Petra Mayer  Petra Mayer is an editor (and the resident nerd) at NPR Books, focusing on fiction, and particularly genre fiction. She brings to the job passion, speed-reading skills, and a truly impressive collection of Doctor Who doodads. You can also hear her on the air and on the occasional episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour. Previously, she was an associate producer and director for All Things Considered on the weekends. She handled all of the show's books coverage, and she was also the person to ask if you wanted to know how much snow falls outside NPR's Washington headquarters on a Saturday, how to belly dance, or what pro wrestling looks like up close and personal. Mayer originally came to NPR as an engineering assistant in 1994, while still attending Amherst College. After three years of spending summers honing her soldering skills in the maintenance shop, she made the jump to Boston's WBUR as a newswriter in 1997. Mayer returned to NPR in 2000 after a roundabout journey that included a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a two-year stint as an audio archivist and producer at the Prague headquarters of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. She still knows how to solder. Useful Links  The most recent Concierge, which links to all the past years:   https://apps.npr.org/best-books/#view=covers&year=2019 A couple of summer polls:  https://www.npr.org/series/729710522/summer-reader-poll-2019-funny-books and  https://www.npr.org/series/617220176/summer-reader-poll-2018-horror Life Kit/How To Write A Book:  https://www.npr.org/2020/04/27/845797464/if-youve-always-wanted-to-write-a-book-here-s-how Reading the Game: https://www.npr.org/series/510664099/reading-the-game NK Jemisin on worldbuilding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6xyFQhbsjQ or find the PDF here: http://nkjemisin.com/2015/08/worldbuilding-101/  

Here & Now
Get spooked by these scary stories; Streaming strategy for prequels

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 41:18


It's that time of year when a lot of us are looking for a thrill — a good scary story just in time for Halloween. Petra Mayer of NPR Books shares a few favorites. And, Disney dropped a trailer this week for a new movie about the origin story of Buzz Lightyear from "Toy Story." Widely panned online, the movie still demonstrates how streaming companies are capitalizing on their intellectual property. NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans explains.

All Of It
Sci-Fi Book Recommendations for Fans of 'Dune'

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 14:49


The latest film adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel Dune is set to be a box office smash. But why has Dune, a sci-fi novel published in 1965, remained so famous and popular? And if you finished reading the novel and have a Dune shaped hole in your heart… what should you pick up next? Petra Mayer, an editor at NPR Books who focuses on genre fiction, joins us to discuss the lasting legacy of Dune and recommend some sci-fi novels that fans of Dune might enjoy. Mayer's recommendations include: The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigulupi Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie Dawn by Octavia Butler The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin Grass by Sherri S. Tepper The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine

Consider This from NPR
Why The Global Supply Chain Is Still Clogged — And How To Fix It

Consider This from NPR

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 12:43


Last week the White House announced a plan to help move the port of Los Angeles into 24/7 operating status. But that will only "open the gates" of the clogged global supply chain, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told NPR on the NPR Politics Podcast. Another crucial supply chain link is the trucking industry, which is short tens of thousands of drivers. Bruce Basada, President of the Diesel Driving Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana, explains why. The clogged supply chain is leading to delays and shortage on all kinds of products. NPR coverage in this episode includes excerpts from Scott Horsley's report on a shortage of glass bottles, Petra Mayer's story on the slowdown in book production, and Alina Selyukh's look at shipping delays for children's toys. Special thanks to Scott, Petra, and Alina for editing help on this episode. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Consider This from NPR
Why The Global Supply Chain Is Still Clogged — And How To Fix It

Consider This from NPR

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 12:43


Last week the White House announced a plan to help move the port of Los Angeles into 24/7 operating status. But that will only "open the gates" of the clogged global supply chain, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told NPR on the NPR Politics Podcast. Another crucial supply chain link is the trucking industry, which is short tens of thousands of drivers. Bruce Basada, President of the Diesel Driving Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana, explains why. The clogged supply chain is leading to delays and shortage on all kinds of products. NPR coverage in this episode includes excerpts from Scott Horsley's report on a shortage of glass bottles, Petra Mayer's story on the slowdown in book production, and Alina Selyukh's look at shipping delays for children's toys. Special thanks to Scott, Petra, and Alina for editing help on this episode. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Here & Now
Cozy Up With These Top Books For Fall; Parents Of Toddler In Vaccine Trials

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 42:11


NPR Books' Petra Mayer shares a bunch of book recommendations with us. And, Pfizer-BioNTech announced that its COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 is safe and effective. Yet even for parents excited about it, the shots can be daunting. Maggie and Pierce Sandwith's 2-year-old daughter Caroline got the Moderna vaccine, both to protect her and her 4-year-old sister Louise who is being treated for leukemia.

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 091

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 108:37


On the ninety-first edition of Reality Bomb, we have a super-sized episode that looks at what a showrunner does on modern day British TV with Mikey Williams and Philip Lawrence. We also talk to NPR's Petra Mayer and Den of Geek's Kayti Burt about what we hope to see in Doctor Who's next showrunner… whoever they may be. We also have a brand new feature, the Reality Bomb Book Club, where Sage Young and Alex Kennard join Joy Piedmont in a discussion of Steven Moffat's novelization of The Day of the Doctor. And Series 12 finally comes to the Gallery of the Underrated with the arrival of Ascension of the Cybermen and The Timeless Children, thanks to Priya Deonarain. All this plus Doctor Who news bingo!

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Imaginary Worlds
Reporting on Capes, Cowls, Threats and Menaces

Imaginary Worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 35:00


In superhero stories, the public is usually there to be saved by the heroes or killed by the villains. But as a journalist, I always wonder if these people are well informed enough about the threats to their lives, and who is protecting them. I talk with Maya Phillips of The New York Times, James Queally of The Los Angeles Times, and freelance reporter Sean Kelly about a range of fictional journalists from Lois Lane to Peter Parker, and whether their portrayals affect the way we view the news media in the real world. Plus, Petra Mayer of NPR, and journalist Liz Publika discuss why Spider Jerusalem is a model comic book reporter, even if he's completely gonzo. And actress Mallory Kasdan reads the fanfiction story, “Can I Quote You on This” by Wix from Archive of Our Own about what happens when a more realistic journalist interviews The Avengers. Today's episode includes minor spoilers for Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Daredevil, Superman and Lois, The Flash, and the graphic novel Watchmen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here & Now
Summer Book Recommendations; Britney Spears Asks To End Conservatorship

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 42:54


Petra Mayer of NPR Books shares her top book recommendations for summer 2021. And, Britney Spears appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded for an end to the tight legal hold she's been under for the past 13 years. Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister talks about Spears' conservatorship.

Here & Now
Rural Health Care And COVID-19; Holiday Books

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 41:47


Rural health care is complicated by small, isolated communities, limited resources and social stigmas around getting treatment. The pandemic has put these struggles in stark relief. Joey Traywick, a nurse with St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana, talks about his experiences. Also, Petra Mayer of NPR Books discusses book sales during the pandemic as well as a few of her favorite reads for the holiday season.

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Deeper Cuts
4.6: The Muppet Movie (Original Soundtrack) (1979)

Deeper Cuts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 60:35


Why are there so many songs about rainbows? In this last episode of our fourth season, the Deeper Cuts trio indulge in some comfort listening, true to our well-established Muppet Agenda. This time, it revolves around the soundtrack album to 1979’s The Muppet Movie. Saving his money from a paper route, a young Graeme bought this, his first self-financed music purchase and, as much as he loved the movie, this soundtrack was a separate and equally worthy experience for him. Years later, what value remains to be found between the grooves of this platter that still matters? What are the impressions of Graeme’s fellow musical sojourners who also have a history in Muppet fandom? Join us in this, our season finale, and let’s get movin’ right along! Our Spotify playlist has everything from this and the rest of this past season (plus our COVID Sessions earlier this year). Special thanks, as ever, to Alex Kennard for our theme song, to Scot Clarke for our logo and ID graphics and to this season's "Vox Pops": Kim Rogers, Gordon Dymowski, Cory Funk, Petra Mayer, Sarah Friedman and Jason Kurylo. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! We'll be holding a Deeper Cuts Holiday Party live on Zoom on Saturday, November 21 at 3 p.m. (EST). We'll be recording our 2020 Holiday Special in front of a live audience with special Q and A and much more. If you want to take part email us at holidayparty@deepercuts.com

The Innovative Mindset
NPR Books Editor, Petra Mayer

The Innovative Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 82:24


NPR Books Editor, Petra Mayer Petra Mayer is an editor (and the resident nerd) at NPR Books, focusing on fiction, and particularly genre fiction. She brings to the job passion, speed-reading skills, and a truly impressive collection of Doctor Who doodads. You can also hear her on the air and on the occasional episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour. Previously, she was an associate producer and director for All Things Considered on the weekends. She handled all of the show's books coverage, and she was also the person to ask if you wanted to know how much snow falls outside NPR's Washington headquarters on a Saturday, how to belly dance, or what pro wrestling looks like up close and personal. Mayer originally came to NPR as an engineering assistant in 1994, while still attending Amherst College. After three years of spending summers honing her soldering skills in the maintenance shop, she made the jump to Boston's WBUR as a newswriter in 1997. Mayer returned to NPR in 2000 after a roundabout journey that included a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a two-year stint as an audio archivist and producer at the Prague headquarters of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. She still knows how to solder. Useful Links  The most recent Concierge, which links to all the past years:   https://apps.npr.org/best-books/#view=covers&year=2019 A couple of summer polls:  https://www.npr.org/series/729710522/summer-reader-poll-2019-funny-books and  https://www.npr.org/series/617220176/summer-reader-poll-2018-horror Life Kit/How To Write A Book:  https://www.npr.org/2020/04/27/845797464/if-youve-always-wanted-to-write-a-book-here-s-how Reading the Game: https://www.npr.org/series/510664099/reading-the-game NK Jemisin on worldbuilding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6xyFQhbsjQ or find the PDF here: http://nkjemisin.com/2015/08/worldbuilding-101/  

Here & Now
How Protests Can Change Policy; New Book Recommendations

Here & Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 43:17


The protests sweeping the country for more than a week are calling for an end to racism and discrimination by police and in the law. Guy-Uriel Charles, professor of law at Duke School of Law, about how protests can lead to legislation and political change. Also, NPR Books editor Petra Mayer joins host Jeremy Hobson to talk about the new "Hunger Games" prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," and a few other book suggestions.

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 077

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 100:01


On the seventy-seventh edition of Reality Bomb, we bring Sage Young, Lacy Baugher and Petra Mayer together to discuss Series 12, its shock revelations and what's going right and what's going wrong this year in Doctor Who. We also talk to Tom Spilsbury, former Doctor Who Magazine editor and contributor to Inside Soap magazine to break down Doctor Who's ratings this season. And we debut a new feature, Planet Who, which looks at fandom from around the globe -- this time looking at the recent documentary about French Doctor Who fandom with one of its co-directors Pauline Cadart Serizel. Plus Listeners' Letters and the exciting conclusion of Spoiler Cops!

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Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 075

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 93:39


On the seventy-fifth edition of Reality Bomb, we're looking back on the past decade's worth of Doctor Who as NPR Books editor Petra Mayer, Den of Geek's Kayti Burt, Jon Arnold and Kat Climpson discuss the best Doctor Who of the 2010s with Graeme Burk. Joy Piedmont looks back on the Doctor Who Christmas specials with our Christmas Questions quiz with Bill Evenson, Kelly Boaz and Adrienne Enderle. And Graeme takes another trip to the Gallery of the Underrated to talk about the Jon Pertwee story the Mutants with emeritus producer Alex Kennard. Plus the return of Spoiler Cops!

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Graphic Novel TK
Episode 35 - Media Outlets, with Petra Mayer

Graphic Novel TK

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 51:01


Headlines! Radio segments! Feature pieces! Your comic might be in one of those spaces one day. But . . . how? Today we're talking to Petra Mayer, the editor at NPR Books, about consumer-facing media outlets. What do they do? How do you work with them? And how much are national media outlets interested in comics and graphic novels? For more about Petra, you can follow her on Twitter (https://twitter.com/petramatic) -- and NPR Books has a website (https://www.npr.org/books/) and a Twitter (https://twitter.com/nprbooks) also.

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Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 073 - Live in New York

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 96:57


On the seventy-third edition of Reality Bomb we have a special live episode recorded at the Stone Creek Bar and Lounge in New York with Graeme Burk and Joy Piedmont. First, we bring together NPR Books editor Petra Mayer, Marvel Comics writer Dan Slott and Bustle's movies editor Sage Young to discuss where things go from here with Doctor Who series 12. Then we subject Nick Abadzis, Shannon Dohar and Chip Sudderth to our fiendishly hard music quiz. And we talk with The Moment's Tom Dickinson about the end of Whofaldi and the Hybrid as he brings Hell Bent into the Gallery of the Underrated. Plus we have a bonus quiz with Rachel Donner and Edie Nugent and a double shot of comedy with Kim Rogers, Adrienne Enderle, Edie Nugent, Chip Sudderth, Jason Miller, Shannon Dohar and Tom Dickinson! 

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Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 066

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 55:24


On the sixty-sixth edition of Reality Bomb, Joy Piedmont has brought Petra Mayer and Alex Kennard together to evaluate what rumours have escaped the locked down set of Doctor Who as "Is This Rumour Hot or Not?" returns for a new season. We're talking about Clara and things in the wifi when Kim Rogers brings The Bells of Saint John to the Gallery of the Underrated. And we have a special documentary looking back at one's first convention. Plus we have political ads about... Chris Chibnall!

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Transformational Speaker's Podcast
Using Leveraged Programs and Online Courses Petra Mayer

Transformational Speaker's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 44:23


Your Trusted Advisor in Online Strategy and business strategy coach who helps smart businesses develop and implement integrated online strategies. She helps you create strategy as unique as your business. She is  passionate about helping clients to build successful online strategies. She works with coaches, consultants and service professionals, small business owners, and executives within medium-sized organizations in the Services industry. Her approach is based upon more than 15 years of experience—consulting and on the client side—within online strategy and e-commerce. https://petramayerconsulting.com/

Transformational Speaker's Podcast
Using Leveraged Programs and Online Courses Petra Mayer

Transformational Speaker's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 44:23


Your Trusted Advisor in Online Strategy and business strategy coach who helps smart businesses develop and implement integrated online strategies. She helps you create strategy as unique as your business. She is  passionate about helping clients to build successful online strategies. She works with coaches, consultants and service professionals, small business owners, and executives within medium-sized organizations in the Services industry. Her approach is based upon more than 15 years of experience—consulting and on the client side—within online strategy and e-commerce. https://petramayerconsulting.com/

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 059

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 85:32


On the fifty-ninth edition of Reality Bomb, we have a super-sized episode as, one year after they first talked about Jodie Whittaker's casting in episode 048, Graeme Burk talks to Petra Mayer, Angelique Roche and Sage Young  about the new Doctor's debut at San Diego Comic Con... and the brace of teasers, trailers and news articles all saying very little but meaning so very much. Joy Piedmont talks to vlogger and member of Doctor Who Magazine's Team Team Claudia Boleyn about the ways Doctor Who could improve representation in a variety of ways as we debut a new segment, Perception Filter: conversations about identity and Doctor Who. And Graeme reunites with Rob Jones and Shannon Dohar -- his co-hosts from the music podcast, Deeper Cuts -- to talk about Doctor Who's new composer Segun Akinola and how his work on other shows might connect with his work on series 11. Plus we have coverage from the SDCC press conference, Listeners' Letters, a song and scenes from a meeting you won't want to miss!

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Conscious Living Radio
What’s Your Story – From Big Idea to Big Leap! Discover How Your Life is Your Business

Conscious Living Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 25:57


In this episode we speak with Paul Henczel and Petra Mayer, two of the presenters from the upcoming Life and Business Success Summit, right here in Vancouver. Paul will be sharing about  the importance of your “story” while Petra’s expertise is in getting your great idea out to the world. These are two essential components […] The post What’s Your Story – From Big Idea to Big Leap! Discover How Your Life is Your Business appeared first on Conscious Living Radio.

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Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 056

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 83:21


On the fifty-sixth edition of Reality Bomb, we have a super-sized episode which looks at the legacy and future of the Target Novels as Graeme Burk talks first with fans Jon Arnold and Christopher Bryant, and then with author Jenny Colgan, who wrote the recent adapation of The Christmas Invasion. We then look back to when Doctor Who broke bad and lost its arms, its legs, it's everything as Doctor Who writer Andrew Smith brings Nightmare of Eden to the Gallery of the Underrated. And Joy Piedmont talks to Sage Young, Petra Mayer and Michelle Tidmore about Doctor Who actors and the appeal they have that bring fans to conventions and the stage door. Plus Bruce and Darren travel to a parallel dimension to get a shelf with uniform DVD and blu-ray spines...but at what cost? Listen now!

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Pop Culture Happy Hour
Pop Culture Dichotomies

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 15:34


Star Trek vs. Star Wars? The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones? Gale vs. Peeta? Batman vs. Superman? The gang breaks down their favorite pop culture dichotomies. Guest: NPR Books editor Petra Mayer. (This segment originally aired on November 14, 2014.)

Kick-Ass Brands Show
E11 - Petra Mayer - Kick-Ass Brands Show

Kick-Ass Brands Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 33:56


For today's TV Thursday, I have for you the new episode of Kick-Ass Brands Show. Today, I bring you Petra Mayer, the powerhouse behind Big Leap Bootcamp. She is a business strategy coach for businesses, coaches and consultants and service-based professionals who need help turning their vision into action specifically to create a signature system of online courses and group programs. Petra created a unique program that walks you by the hand and helps you turn your surviving one-on-one business into a thriving one-to-many business called Big Leap Bootcamp. Petra shared several stories about how branding hit back at her life and her business so sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of Kick-Ass Brands Show!

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Bedrosian Bookclub Podcast
Ursula K. Le Guin and the Walk Away from Omelas

Bedrosian Bookclub Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 46:23


The world lost one of the greats on Monday, January 22nd. Ursula K. Le Guin passed away at the age of 88 and left a hole in many hearts around the world. "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas." We use this short, short story as a jumping off point to discuss our mutual love of Ursula K. Le Guin, science fiction/fantasy, and how reading shaped our lives. Omelas is the city of happiness, what does it mean to travel to the city of happiness? Why doesn't everyone live there? Why would you walk away? What is the social contract? What will we do with no more words from the great Le Guin? Featuring: Aubrey Hicks (@AubreyHi), Lisa Schweitzer (@drschweitzer), and David Sloane (@dcsloane53) @BedrosianCenter To listen to the Bedrosian Book Club discussion of the "Ursuala K. Le Guin and the walk away from Omelas" episode click the arrow in the player on this post. Or you can download it and subscribe through ApplePodcasts, Soundcloud, Google Play, Stitcher or your favorite podcasting app!   Links & further immersion: Shirley Jackson, "The Lottery" "The Influence Of Ursula K. Le Guin," Petra Mayer for NPR Cities in Flight, James Blish "The fantasy and science fiction community pays tribute to Ursula K. Le Guin," Andrew Liptack for The Verge The Work of Le Guin "Behind the Lens: The Town That Had No Library," David Kidd in Governing "R.I.P. Ursula K. Le Guin, Author of One of the Greatest Novels About Freedom Ever Written: How libertarians learned to stop worrying and love The Dispossessed," Victoria Varga for Reason "The Category-Defying Genius of Ursula K. Le Guin," John Wray in The New York Times "Ten Things I Learned from Ursula K. Le Guin," Karen Jay Fowler in The Paris Review    Next Month …   We'll discuss David Grann's Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. Grann, documents the story of the Osage being forced to relocate to a region which later was discovered to be rich in oil. Learn how the U.S. and local governmental agencies and individuals took advantage by manipulating the "laws," creating polices, and murder to control both the Osage and the wealth created by the oil discovery. We learn about the local investigation and how the newly formed FBI took over the investigation.   Read along with us! Let us know what you think of the book & our podcasts on Facebook or Twitter. This podcast was produced by Aubrey Hicks and Jonathan Schwartz, recorded and mixed by The Brothers Hedden, Ryan and Corey Hedden.

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 050 - Live in New York 3

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 83:24


It's the fiftieth edition of Reality Bomb and we have a special live episode recorded in New York at Passage Irish Bar and Kitchen in Astoria, Queens with Graeme Burk and co-host Shannon Dohar! There's a new Doctor hype news quiz regarding the silly season's best stories following the announcement of Jodie Whittaker with Simon Fraser and Robert Smith? and friends; we have music and "The Song He Couldn't Be Arsed to Write" with Cat Smith; a journey to the 1920s and Agatha Christie in the Gallery of the Underrated with This Week in Time Travel's Alyssa Franke; and a discussion of multi-Doctor stories with the nearly-late Petra Mayer, Sage Young and Nick Abadzis. Plus the new game all the kids are playing with Kim Rogers, Kathleen Schowalter, Joy Piedmont and Andy Hicks; Listneners Q and A with Alex Kennard... and a few other surprises! It's your favourite podcast, but it's live...and celebrating the big five-oh!

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Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh |Interviewing Business Experts Nationally & Internationally. Hear the Story behi

Petra Mayer joins me to talk about the secrets to creating successful eLearning Projects.

Doctor Who: Who & Company
Episode 8 - Petra Mayer & British Baaake-Off

Doctor Who: Who & Company

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 72:05


NPR's Petra Mayer is this month's special guest kindly joining us to discuss our thoughts on the recently completed Series 10 of Doctor Who, the casting of Jodie Whittaker, and her favorite show pick of the month, The Great British Bake-Off.....or The Great British Baking Show, depending on which country you're actually watching it in. Will Paul Hollywood give the stare-down? Will Sue be the 14th Doctor? Will Mary fall over drunk? Listen in!

Brain Lady Speaks
Learning Styles and How to Create Engaging Online Programs

Brain Lady Speaks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 60:13


What is a learning style and why is it important to understand them? This is what will be discussed on the Brain Lady Speaks show today. You know that I love to help individuals come to understand how knowing more about the brain can enhance your life, business, and relationship. Petra Mayer of Petra Mayer Consulting will help give some insight on just how to do this by understanding more about the different learning styles.Some of the things we will discuss on the show are: Why online programs are so important to your business. What is so different when creating online programs verses offering workshops or seminars? How do you make these online programs engaging? And so much more!A little about Petra Mayer:She has 11 years experience within online strategy and e-commerce within organizations such as British Airways and oneworld Management Company, 4 years consulting experience with local companies and entrepreneurs, An MBA from Lancaster University, A degree in Business Administration from the Technical College in Munich., An Associate Certificate in E-Commerce from BCIT, A Certificate of Professional Coaching from Simon Fraser University. During her career within online strategy and e-commerce, she have created and implemented numerous websites and online tools that are directly tied to online revenue and improved customer satisfaction.To connect with Petra visit her website www.PetraMayerConsulting.com For her assessment go to www.petramayerconsulting.com/assessment For her Big Leap Bootcamp October 26-28 go to http://event.bigleapbootcamp.com Social media Facebook: Petra Mayer Consulting also under groups FS MATSERMIND LinkedIn: Petra Mayer

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 048

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 98:41


On the forty-eighth edition of Reality Bomb, we have our biggest episode yet as Sage Young, Petra Mayer and Angelique Roche welcome Jodie Whittaker as the thirteenth Doctor. We then talk with author Paul Condon about Jodie Whittaker's career highlights. And we talk about what it means to have a woman Doctor -- before and after the announcement of the new Doctor -- as we revisit the very first Reality Bomb segment from episode 001 with Lori Steuart, Felicity Brown and Heather Berberet. Also, author and BBC Radio presenter Matthew Sweet discusses the joys of the 1965 Dalek story The Chase in the Gallery of the Underrated. Plus: do you have feels about this season's finale? Help is here for you!

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Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 046

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 91:45


On the forty-sixth edition of Reality Bomb, we have a super-sized episode where Titan’s Twelfth Doctor comic artist Rachael Stott, Angelique Roche and Titan’s Tenth Doctor comic writer Nicholas Abadzis talk about what they love about Bill. We continue our review of series ten as our review team of Lori Steuart and Lindsey Mayers are joined by NPR books editor Petra Mayer. And carrot juice, carrot juice, carrot juice, The Trial of a Time Lord episode 13 and 14, AKA The Ultimate Foe is in the Gallery of the Underrated with comedian Peter Hill. Plus: Jim Sangster talks with Paul Condon about Doctor Who reaction videos, and Spoiler Cops continues.

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First Class Life
Do you want to make a living that's "location independent?"

First Class Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2017 36:25


Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to make a living no matter where in the world you are? You could be on vacation, or living in different places at different times of the year; and you wouldn't be subject to the whims of your employer moving its offices to a place you didn't want to go! Petra Mayer has lived on several different continents for various different jobs, so when she finally decided enough was enough and sought to create her own business, she wanted something "location independent" so she wouldn't have to move the next time her employer did! Now she teaches others how to do the same. Tune in hear Petra's story, where she lived and what she learned, and how she now can work from anywhere and helps others to do the same.

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 042

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2017 78:06


On the forty-second edition of Reality Bomb, we’re faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a Mr. Huffle as we discuss (or argue about) The Return of Doctor Mysterio with Joy Piedmont and David Barsky. Also, there’s murder that’s not cricket as author Glen Weldon (The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture) of NPR’s podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour brings Black Orchid to the Gallery of the Underrated. And we talk about a decade of Doctor Who spinoffs with Petra Mayer, Sage Young and Jim Sangster. Plus a popular radio show and podcast examines the science of trailer predictions!

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A Year With The Beatles
Episode 9a - Eight Days A Week reviewed

A Year With The Beatles

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2016 17:02


As a supplement to our ninth episode, Graeme Burk is joined by Petra Mayer (sans Rob) to review Ron Howard's recent documentary on the Beatles' touring years Eight Days a Week. Graeme and Petra talk about the comprehensive quality of the film (and how it is very slighly analagous to the New York Yankees!) and touch on the suprising aspects (the effects Beatlemania had on youth culture, the brief intersection with the civil rights movement), marvel at the amazing archival finds and discuss how it stands up with other Beatles documentaries.

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 038 - Live in New York 2

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 74:29


On the thirty-eighth edition of Reality Bomb we have a special live episode recorded in New York at The Way Station in Brooklyn with Graeme Burk and co-host Shannon Dohar. There's an interview on the 50th anniversary of the Doctor's first regeneration on the enduring potential of regeneration with NPR Books editor Petra Mayer and Verity! podcast's Deborah Stanish; a trivia contest on Doctor Who in comics with Titan's Doctor Who comics' Nick Abadzis and Simon Fraser and The Beat's Edie Nugent; a conversation on head canon and what that means with Angelique Roche, Sage Young, Kathleen Schowalter and Simon Fraser; and LI Who's own Ken Deep is in the hot seat as Warriors of the Deep is in the Gallery of the Underrated. All this plus the music of Cat Smith and a rap battle extraordinaire with Andy Hicks (who wrote it) and Cat Smith and Kim Rogers. And Graeme reads from his adolescent fan fiction! It's your favourite Doctor Who podcast but it's live...in Brooklyn! NOTE: Graeme's 1984 drawing of 'his' Doctor in his fan fiction can be found on our facebook page

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Vishnu Prasad
Small Batch: Comic-Con Dispatches

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2016 8:29


In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, hear two dispatches from this year's Comic-Con International in San Diego. First, panelist Glen Weldon explores hard science fiction. Then, NPR Books editor Petra Mayer reports on Wonder Woman fandom in honor of her 75th birthday. (Glen Weldon's piece originally aired on Weekend All Things Considered on July 23, 2016. Petra Mayer's piece originally aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on July 24, 2016.)

Vishnu Prasad
The BFG and The Great British Baking Show

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2016 47:50


NPR Books editor Petra Mayer joins the panel to discuss The BFG specifically and Steven Spielberg movies in general. Then they move on to talk of crumpets and The Great British Baking Show.

A Year With The Beatles
Episode 6 - Rubber Soul

A Year With The Beatles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2016 45:07


In the sixth month of our year with the Beatles, Graeme Burk and Rob Jones are joined by NPR Books editor Petra Mayer in a far-ranging conversation about Rubber Soul that covers everything from the Beatles' sudden spike in maturity in songwriting to just what the ending of "Norwegian Wood" was about to how we reconcile the some of the more unpleasant attitudes toward women in the Beatles' songwriting with modern sensibilities. And then Graeme, Rob and Petra get into it about UK vs. US album releases and whether or not Capitol's choice for first song, "I've Just Seen A Face", was better than the band's choice, "Drive My Car".  For extra-credit homework, Graeme, Rob and Petra listen and watch the Beatles concert at Shea Stadium in New York in 1965 and ponder what were the great performances amid the noise and how easy was it to see that the four lads would soon do away with touring entirely.

Vishnu Prasad
Free Comic Book Day and Keanu

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2016 38:30


NPR Books editor Petra Mayer joins the panel for a preview of Free Comic Book Day. Then, they discuss Keanu, the new action comedy from the team behind Key and Peele. Plus, what's making us happy this week.

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 032

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2016 74:19


On the thirty-second edition of Reality Bomb, we're talking about the good, the bad and the timey-wimey of Steven Moffat's tenure on Doctor Who in a no-holds barred discussion between Petra Mayer, Anna Livingston and Lindsey Mayers. We're summoning Kronos when Young Sherlock author Andy Lane brings The Time Monster to the Gallery of the Underrated. And we're talking about what qualities we want in a new companion with Robert Smith? and Felicity Brown. All this plus listeners' letters and a nature documentary on the strangest of creatures.

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Two-minute Time Lord: A Doctor Who Podcast
2MTL 403: Series 9 in Review (Part One with Petra Mayer and Rachel Donner)

Two-minute Time Lord: A Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2015 40:09


Series 9 is over, and with it is Chip's fidelity to his podcast format: It's time for a series of longer Time Dilation episodes! First up, the first of two year-in-review episodes, this time with NPR's Petra Meyer and Hockey Feels co-host Rachel Donner.

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 029

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2015 71:31


On the twenty-ninth edition of Reality Bomb we continue our journey through Series 9 with a panel discussion featuring NPR Books editor Petra Mayer, Shannon Dohar and Lindsey Mayers. Also, Alex Kennard talks with Robert Smith? about the recently published Outside In 2: 125 unique perspectives on 125 modern Doctor Who stories by 125 writers. And author and former Big Finish producer and Doctor Who script editor Gary Russell is bringing The Monster of Peladon to the Gallery of the Underrated. Plus: the return of Spoiler Cops! TORONTO AREA FRIENDS AND ENEMIES: We have a live show in Toronto on Sunday, November 22nd at 2 pm at the Victory Cafe (581 Markham Street). Hope to see you there!

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Vishnu Prasad
Ms. Marvel And A Regrettable Television Pop Quiz

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2015 50:21


This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Petra Mayer discuss the acclaimed Marvel comic book series Ms. Marvel. Then, it's time for another round of the regrettable television pop quiz. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. (For live show information, visit popculturetickets.org)

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 027

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2015 66:25


On the twenty-seventh edition of Reality Bomb, Rebecca Diem, Shannon Dohar and Lindsey Mayers speculate on practically everything about the upcoming season! We continue to brace for the arrival of Series 9 with our 2nd annual New Season Hype News Quiz, with Petra Mayer, Simon Fraser and Alex Kennard braving the challenge. And Angelique Roche is talking about Jenny when The Doctor's Daughter comes to the Gallery of the Underrated. Plus, the interviewer becomes the interviewed when Graeme Burk and Robert Smith? talk about their new book The Doctors Are In to Erika Ensign. All this and another infomercial you don't want to tune out!

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Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion About All the Romance Novels You Love to Read
153. Sci Fi, Fantasy, Romance, and Cats: An Interview with Petra Mayer, NPR Books Editor

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion About All the Romance Novels You Love to Read

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2015 59:30


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Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion About All the Romance Novels You Love to Read
153. Sci Fi, Fantasy, Romance, and Cats: An Interview with Petra Mayer, NPR Books Editor

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion About All the Romance Novels You Love to Read

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2015 59:30


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Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion About All the Romance Novels You Love to Read
153. Sci Fi, Fantasy, Romance, and Cats: An Interview with Petra Mayer, NPR Books Editor

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion About All the Romance Novels You Love to Read

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2015 59:30


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Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion About All the Romance Novels You Love to Read
153. Sci Fi, Fantasy, Romance, and Cats: An Interview with Petra Mayer, NPR Books Editor

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion About All the Romance Novels You Love to Read

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2015 59:30


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Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 025 - Live in New York

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2015 58:00


On the twenty-fifth edition of Reality Bomb we have a special live episode recorded in New York at the Stone Creek Bar and Lounge in Manhattan. Graeme Burk interviews NPR Books editor Petra Mayer about the tenth anniversary of the tenth Doctor, while Sage Young and Kim Rogers from Head Over Feels battle each other in our trivia contest about the David Tennant era and comic book artist Simon Fraser (Titan's eleventh Doctor comic) brings Fear Her to the Gallery of the Underrated. Plus a song by Cat Smith, some live comedy, an opening musical number and Alex Kennard and Robert Smith? in the debating duel of year! It's the Doctor Who podcast you love, only live...in New York!

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Vishnu Prasad
All About Romance Novels

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2015 44:30


This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Petra Mayer, Barrie Hardymon, and Sarah Wendell of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books sit down for a discussion of romance novels. They'll chat about how they discovered the genre, what kind of romances they like, and romance fandom. Then, the gang's romance knowledge is tested in a silly quiz. Finally, they'll offer a multitude of recommendations for new and longtime romance readers.

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Vishnu Prasad
Pitch Perfect 2 And A Summer Movie Preview

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2015 45:26


This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Petra Mayer review the a cappella comedy Pitch Perfect 2. Then they'll dive into a summer movie preview, discussing the big ones, the less big ones, the ones we expect to love, the ones we kind of dread, and many, many sequels to come. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy.

Vishnu Prasad
Free Comic Book Day and Pop Culture Rabbit Holes

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2015 45:54


This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Petra Mayer offer a guide to Free Comic Book Day, an annual celebration of reading and exploring comics.Then they'll discuss pop culture rabbit holes, and how the Internet enables deep dives into their personal obsessions. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week.

Vishnu Prasad
Small Batch: The Sculptor and Other Graphic Novels

Vishnu Prasad

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2015 8:50


In this Pop Culture Happy Hour extra, Glen Weldon and Petra Mayer review Scott McCloud's landmark graphic novel The Sculptor. They'll also offer some additional graphic novel recommendations.

Two-minute Time Lord: A Doctor Who Podcast
2MTL 368: The Last "Last Christmas" Panel (Time Dilation)

Two-minute Time Lord: A Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2015 31:35


It's still Christmas, darn it! And the Doctor Who series isn't over yet! At least that's what I'm trying to convince myself, by inviting National Public Radio's Petra Mayer and Doctor Who: Verity!'s Tansy Rayner Roberts over to 2MTL to talk one last time about Last Christmas, Steven Moffat and Clara Oswald.

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 018

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2014 68:24


On the eighteenth episode of Reality Bomb we're discussing women writers in Doctor Who, or the lack thereof, with NPR Books editor Petra Mayer. The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe is in a special holiday-themed Gallery of the Underrated thanks to Head Over Feels' blogger Sage Young. And Louise Lafond convenes a roundtable of Doctor Who's toughest critics: a group of kids. All this and Listener's Letters...and the return of Spoiler Cops!

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Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 016

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2014 71:29


On the sixteenth edition of Reality Bomb we continue our journey through Series 8 with a panel discussion on episodes 5 through 10 featuring NPR Books editor Petra Mayer, author Nikki Stafford and Space producer Mark Askwith. We're also celebrating 15 years of Big Finish audio adventures with DWNY's Barnaby Edwards and Andrew Flint. And Caitlin Walsh gives up something of value to put The Rings of Akhaten in this month's Gallery of the Underrated. Plus listeners' letters and an august gathering of fans evaluate the science of Kill The Moon!

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Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast
Reality Bomb Episode 013

Reality Bomb - a Doctor Who podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2014 62:05


On the thirteenth edition of Reality Bomb, we're celebrating the first anniversary of this podcast in style by featuring a special Gallery of the Underrated where NPR Books editor Petra Mayer talks with Graeme Burk about The Happiness Patrol. Also we talk to Lori Steuart and Lindsey Mayers about the new trailer for series 8 and about the allure of trailers in general and we interview Mike Doran (twice!) about the leaked scripts and then the leaked episode 1. And Alex Kennard commemorates our first year by talking about Doctor Who podcasting and how you can join in (with contributions by a number of podcasters). All this plus listeners letters and the Doctor Who adult video most fans want to see!

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