Podcasts about red szell

Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Szell explore the power of humour in storytelling and how humour can make challenging topics approachable in a way that nothing else can. They cover a range of titles that utilize humour effectively, including:   Books mentioned in this episode include:   “The Heroes” by Joe Abercrombie “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller   “The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov    “Molly the Maid” Series by Nita Prose   “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams   “Gentleman Bastard” Series by Scott Lynch    “Good Omens” by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett    “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover   “Candide” by Voltaire  “Without Prejudice: My Life as a Gay Judge” by Harvey Brownstone   “The Catcher in the Rye” by J. D. Salinger    “Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death” by Kurt Vonnegut This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the movie adaptation of Andy Weir's 2021 novel, Project Hail Mary, is making a splash at the box office, loads of people are returning to the book. Specifically, it's fantastic audiobook edition narrated by Ray Porter, which won the Audy for best audiobook in 2022. Red Szell joins Jacob to breakdown why this book might be considered an instant classic. Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.  Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe  We want your feedback! Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!  Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca  About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: - X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia - Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio - Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc - TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What are some books that introduce thought-provoking concepts and ideas that make you ponder?  Jacob explores this question with Red Széll, the host of “My Life in Books.” Together they share some of their favourite philosophical titles that make you think!They also address the question: is pre-reading important or is it better to go in cold when picking up a new book?  In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle gives you the "Book Report" with the latest news about the 2025 Governor General's Awards.  This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  Books mentioned in this episode include:  “Foucalt's Pendulum “ by Umberto; Weaver Eco“The Player of Games” by Iain M. Banks“Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn  “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren  Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and Sundays.Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When was the last time you encountered a character with a disability in a book? Were they accurately portrayed?  Jacob Shymanski chats with Red Szell about the importance of disability portrayal in literature. They start off by exploring some of the worst examples and explain why bad depiction is harmful.  They also dive into some good examples of healthy portrayal and discuss how disability traits can make characters more distinctive and memorable to the reader.   AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Does plot propel characters or do characters propel the plot? Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell discuss the most memorable characters in books and describe why they are so important to driving a story. They also dive into the best genres that develop strong characters.Characters and books referenced in this episode include:• Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle• Holden Caulfield by J.D. Salinger's in “The Catcher in the Rye”• James Bond by Ian Fleming• George Smiley by John le Carré• Frodo Baggins and Gollum in J.R.R. Tolkien's “Lord of the Rings” and The Hobbit”• Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple by Agatha Christie• All the characters in the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling• Willy Wonka by Roald Dahl• Frankenstein's Monster by Mary Shelley AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Plot twists, with all their glory and goodness, can be a mixed bag. Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell share their picks for the best and worst plot twists.Books that are discussed in this episode included:“Ender's Game” by Orson Scott Card“Life of Pi” by Yann Martel“The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Bold authors have been lying to their readers for years and somehow, we love every moment of it.The unreliable narrator is a tricky narrative device for authors to handle, but when it's used well, the results speak for themselves. Red Szell of AMI-Audio's My Life in books joins Jacob Shymanski as they share their favourite examples of stories that only work because of their unreliable narrators. Books mentioned in this episode:Lolita — Vladimir NabokovLife of Pi — Yann MartelThe Turn of the Screw — Henry JamesFrogs for Watchdogs — Seán FarrellThe Wasp Factory — Iain BanksGone Girl — Gillian FlynnThe Girl on the Train — Paula HawkinsPimp: The Story of My Life — Iceberg Slim (Robert Beck)Atonement — Ian McEwanAmerican Psycho — Bret Easton EllisGillespie and I — Jane Harris  AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell unravel their impressions of what it means to experience a short story in all its intended brilliance. From gothic tales by Poe, to 20th-century icons like Fitzgerald and contemporary voices like Munro and Atwood, they explore the gamut of authors who've left lasting impact in this genre, sometimes with prose that take only twenty minutes of our time.Short stories mentioned in this episode are:The Mezzotint by MR James from ‘Collected Ghost Stories of MR James'Whoever Was Using this Bed by Raymond Carver, from ‘From Where I'm Calling From'The lesser Evil by Andre SapkowskiThe metamorphosis by Franz Kafka  The Lottery by Shirley Jackson AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: audiobookreview@ami.caAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

A compilation episode today of the times Read On was recorded live on stage in front of an audience. We hear from Booker Shortlisted author Graeme Macrae Burnet, former presenter Red Szell, comedian Juliette Burton and there's an extended interview with actor and writer John Gordon Sinclair.

‘All The Light We Cannot See'' is a new Netflix series based on Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer prize winning Novel of the same name, set in the final days of WWII, as the paths of Marie-Laura a blind French girl and Werner a German soldier collide. Marie-Laura is played by Aria Mia Loberti in her first major screen role as a blind Actor with Louis Hofmann as Werner along with an all Starr cast too. The audio description for ‘All The Light We Cannot See' is voiced by Fern Lulham, a blind Broadcaster and Audio describer.  On Monday 20 October 2023 Netflix and the RNIB hosted a preview screening of the first episode of ‘All The Light We Cannot See' with audio description to an invited audience of blind and partially sighted people at the Everyman Cinema, Broadgate, London and RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was there chatting with some of the invited guests to find out how they found seeing the first episode of “All The Light We Cannot See' on the big screen with audio description.  Toby chatted with Molly Watt, who has both hearing and sight loss and this was her first experience of audio description on the big screen, former RNIB Connect Radio presenter of ‘Read On' Red Szell who reviewed the novel when it came out and Jonathan Abro a Accessibility IT Specialist, RNIB Volunteer and also a Trustee of the audio description charity VocalEyes.  All episodes of ‘All The Light We Cannot See' will be released on Netflix from Thursday 2 November 2023 and more details about the series and how to watch can be found by visiting the Netflix website - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81083008 Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta take on the weekly news panel. They discuss the Vatican's meeting on same-sex marriage in the Catholic church. They contemplate the effectiveness of an anti-smoking policy in England. And they consider the bedbug infestation in Paris. In the second hour of the show: Irene Solomon tells you all about “Dine with Purpose,” a fundraiser to support front-line defenders in Ukraine. Red Szell gives you a glimpse into this month's podcasts for “My Life in Books.” And Karen McKay from CELA discusses the shortlist for the Writers' Trust Atwood Gibson Fiction Prize.

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun are joined by special guest Red Széll, host of the AMI-audio original show My Life In Books, to discuss the growing use of artificial voices being used for audiobook narration as opposed to human narration. We have a special report on the story from AppleVis contributor and podcast host Thomas Domville, also known across social media as Anonymous, which explains the move by Apple into this lucrative space, which experts say will become a $35 billion industry by 2030, and features samples of the new AI-generated voices. As always, your feedback is welcome. Email us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

Helen Fields talks to Robert Kirkwood about 'The Last Girl to Die' a haunting mystery set on the ancient ocean-battered Isle of Mull.  And as we experience political turmoil, we listen back to Red Szell's chat with John Bew about his biography of Atlee, 'Citizen Clem'

Red Szell chats to Joseph Coelho about becoming the new children's laureate, we listen back to a live interview with John Gordon Sinclair with Robert Kirkwood on stage at the Edinburgh Book Festival and as the Booker shortlist is released we hear from former winner Bernardine Evaristo with the books of her life.

Lexie Elliot joins Robert Kirkwood to discuss her psychological thriller, How To Kill Your Best Friend. We travel back in time to discover the origins of a hidden gem in the Talking Books library, the specially commissioned book series, Elsewhere.  Plus Juliet Stevenson talks to Red Szell about narrating for RNIB.

Elissa Soave tells Robert Kirkwood about her debut novel Ginger and Me, actor turned author Ross Armstrong takes Red Szell to a luxury private island in his murderous new thriller The Getaway and Robert asks some Talking Book narrators about what keeps them coming back. Picture shows the cover of Ginger and Me by Elissa Soave. Orange text on a black and white photo of a young lady balancing on a tram track in the city with a Tunnock's sign in the background

In Red Szell's last show as presenter, Robert Kirkwood takes Red back through some of his favourite interviews with John LeCarre, Natalie Haynes, Lucy Scott and Al Petrie, Jessica Townsend and more. 

Looking for a good book to check out?  Well, our Red Szell has a charming comfort read recommendation that you can access for free through the RNIB Library. And if you'd like to check out Louis de Bernières' fantastic story 'Notwithstanding: Stories from an English Village' along with over 32,000 other audiobooks, just join RNIB's Reading Services. Visit Home - Reading Services (rnib.org.uk) for more information. And remember, for more book-y news, reviews and interviews, tune in to our 'Read On: The Audiobook Show' every Friday at 1 PM, with a repeat Saturday at 2 PM and Monday at 6 PM. Image shows the cover of 'Notwithstanding'.

Jason Roberts talks to Red Szell about his biography of the blind traveller James Holman (Starts at 1.00) Jasper Winn on his sea kayak adventure documented in his book 'Paddle, A Long Way Around Ireland'  (Starts at 28.00) John Keay chats to Robert Kirkwood about his books China, and Eccentric Travellers.  (Starts at 38.00) Chris McMillan talks about China Vision and the importance of literacy (starts at 43.00)

Katya Balen, author of 'October October', speaks to Red Szell about winning the Yoto Carnegie Medal 2022.

Jason Reynolds, author of 'Look Both Ways', won the Carnegie Cilip Medal in 2021, celebrating the best in children's literature. He joined Red Szell to share the Books of His Life.

Yusef Salaam, author of 'Punching the Air' with Ibi Ziboi, has been shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal, celebrating the best of children's books. He joined Red Szell to share the Books of His Life. 

Julian Sedgwick author of 'Tsunami Girl', has been shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal, celebrating the best of children's books. He joined Red Szell to share the Books of His Life. 

Manjeet Mann, author of 'The Crossing', has been shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal, celebrating the best of children's books. She joined Red Szell to share the Books of Her Life. 

Sue Divin, author of 'Guard Your Heart', has been shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal, celebrating the best of children's books. She joined Red Szell to share the Books of Her Life. 

Katya Balen, author of 'October October', has been shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal, celebrating the best of children's books. She joined Red Szell to share the Books of Her Life. 

Talking Books has recently received a very generous legacy, here's Read On's Red Szell with the story. 

A sneak preview of an exclusive interview that Sarah, Duchess of York recorded with Read On's Red Szell in which she discusses her debut novel.

Former RNIB volunteer Susie Simons tells Red Szell how here peer support groups for BVI people flourished during the pandemic, and led to her being shortlisted for a See Differently Award, and to her working with the RNIB to provide online Living Well With Sight Loss courses.

This week on RNIB Connect Radio we are speaking to five blind and partially sighted people to find out about them, their journey with sight loss and what keeps them going through the tough times. RNIB Connect Radio's Red Szell spoke to Julian to learn about the support and the barriers he has faced over the last year.  If you'd like more information on RNIB's services, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath) 

Read On's Red Szell talks to the Blind Poet, David Steele, for World Poetry Day 2022.

Poet Hannah Lowe has won the 2021 Costa Book of the Year Award for her collection of sonnets 'The Kids'. Read On's Red Szell was on hand to catch a quick interview with her after last night's ceremony in London, in which she discussed the inspiration behind the collection, and her excitement at her upcoming visit to The RNIB Talking Books Studios in Camden to record an audio version.

Read On's Red Szell speaks to Monique Roffey, winner of last year's Costa Book of the Year Award with 'The Mermaid of Black Conch', for the Books of Her Life. 

Read On's Red Szell speaks to John Preston, winner of this year's Costa Biography of the Year Award with 'Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell', for the Books of His Life. 

Read On's Red Szell speaks to Caleb Azumah Nelson, winner of this year's Costa First Novel of the Year Award with 'Open Water', for the Books of His Life. 

Read On's Red Szell, speaks to Hannah Lowe, winner of this year's Costa Poetry Award with 'The Kids', for the Books of Her Life

Read On's Red Szell speaks to Manjeet Mann, winner of this year's Costa Childrens' Book of the Year Award with 'The Crossing', for the Books of Her Life. 

Read On's Red Szell speaks to Claire Fuller, winner of this year's Costa Novel of the Year Award with 'Unsettled Ground', for the Books of Her Life. 

Our CEO Matt Stringer discusses some of the books that he enjoyed during 2021 with Read On's Red Szell. 

Red Szell speaks to Damon Galgut, winner of the 2021 Booker Prize with 'The Promise', about the Books of His Life. 

Booker Prize shortlisted author Patricia Lockwood talks to RNIB Connect's Red Szell. 

Booker Prize shortlisted author Richard Powers talks to RNIB Connect Radio's Red Szell.

Booker Prize Shortlisted Author Maggie Shipstead shares the Books of Her Life with RNIB Connect Radio's Red Szell.

Booker Prize Shortlisted author Damon Galgut shares the Books of His Life with RNIB Connect Radio's Red Szell.

Booker Prize shortlisted author Nadifa Mohamed shares the Books of Her Life with RNIB Connect Radio's Red Szell.

Red Szell talks to Julie Murphy on National Poetry Day

Red Szell talks to 'The Blind Poet' Dave Steele on National Poetry Day.

Booker Prize Winning Author of 2020, Douglas Stuart, talks to RNIB Connect Radio's Red Szell for the Books of His Life.

To celebrate RNIB'w #SeeSportDifferently campaign Connect Radio's Red Szell met rising VI Tennis star Naqi Rizvi at The Globe Tennis Club in Camden. To get involved with the campaign visit- See Sport Differently - RNIB - See differently  You can also find more interviews, case studies and information using the Hashtag #SeeSportDifferently on all social media.  Image shows: See Sport Differently Logo. RNIB in black letters at the top with pink stripes that look like the curve of a running track and in black letters underneath See Sport Differently.

Red Szell chats to Emma Flint about her love of crime and her novel, 'Little Deaths'