Podcasts about Roald Dahl

It's a movie that scarred Tripp for life: Roald Dahl's The Witches! How amazing is Anjelica Huston!? How great are these Henson effects?! Why did Roald Dahl want a bleak-ass ending?! All this and more! We're going to a new schedule: the 1st of the month on Patreon for $5 and up members, and the 15th on the main feed. Want to hear the rest of this episode? Visit Patreon.com/DissectingThe80s to learn more! “NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Keywords: The Witches, Anjelica Huston, 80s, eighties, movie, podcast

Send us a textElly McCausland works for the Ghent University as a teacher and a researcher. Furthermore, she's an author and a public speaker. A woman of many talents, then. She was born and raised in Cambridge, and ended up in Denmark, Norway and, as of today, Belgium. We discuss British spatial politics, children's literature, ecocriticism, gardening, tart versus cake, Roald Dahl, favourite words in English and Dutch, nominative determinism, Taylor Swift, intentional fallacy, winkel versus winkle, and more. Her new book, 'Bake It Off', comes out on 2 October 2025, closely followed by 'Swifterature' (A Love Story: English Literature and Taylor Swift) on 4 November 2025.Support the show

Wes Anderon tackles Roald Dahl again in a very unconventional way with these 4 shorts adapted and edited into a feature length film.  Wes's first Oscar win, and his work with a streamer in Netflix as we discuss THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF HENRY SUGAR AND THREE MORE.  Please send any and all feedback to anotherlookpod@gmail.com.  Please follow us on Instagram @anotherlookpod, and rate/review/subscribe where ever you get your podcasts.

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing Wes Anderson's adaptation of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Listen as we breakdown this fun, darkly comedic stop motion animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. Enjoy!

Hi Everyone! I interviewed Erin Richardson, Illustrator. Here is more about Erin:As a lifelong artist, I've always been drawn to storytelling through illustration. Growing up, I spent countless hours lost in books, captivated by the details in the artwork and eager to create my own. My vivid childhood imagination still inspires me today—whether it's the cozy world of my beloved dollhouse or the magic of turning a simple idea into something tangible.My dream project is to build a 3D set to illustrate the story of a spunky girl navigating her emotions in a miniature world within her dollhouse. It's a tale of self-discovery, unlikely friendships, and realizing you don't have to shrink to escape.I'm inspired by all things that matter to kids—emotions, relationships, and the beauty found in small, everyday moments. My artistic influences include Jessie Wilcox Smith, Norman Rockwell, David Hohn, Arthur Rackham, Chris Van Allsburg. I loved the classics from storytellers C.S. Lewis, Roald Dahl, and Judy Blume. If there's an element of fantasy, magic, or adventure, I'm all in!Beyond illustration, I'm passionate about color, texture, and atmosphere, blending vintage aesthetics with modern storytelling. I've painted Trompe L'Oeil murals, designed hand-painted furniture, and created custom cards and advertising. Lately, I've been exploring 3D set design, finding joy in building miniature furniture and discovering new textures.  Studying the papercrafting and 3D world building from Samantha Cotterill, Nancy So Miller and Cybele Young, I am fascinated with the interaction between cut paper and the way a shadow falls from a structure in dimensional set.  If I am not illustrating, I can be found hiking the Rocky Mountains, trying a new recipe, or spending time with family and friends. Most of my illustrations are digital, using Photoshop and my Cintiq, yet I love traditional media like watercolor, gouache, ink, and cut paper.  I believe pictures open doors where words sometimes can't, offering kids a window into new worlds and deeper emotions.This year, my goals are to write and illustrate my own manuscript, expand my website with a store and blog, and continue honing my skills through SVS Learn. I'm excited about school visits and hope to inspire kids to believe they can achieve anything they set their minds to. Awards: Top 12 Critique Arena, 2022 SVS LearnWinner of the Rocky Mountain Chapter SCBWI Annual Calendar Contest, 2023Illustrator of the Month, September 2024 SCBWI Books:Oliver's Shadow, Brinkley Press, written by Martin Knight-Yeager.  When Oliver discovers his shadow disappears as soon as the light goes out, he decides his shadow must be afraid of the dark. Joined by favorite bear, Watson, they set out to find his shadow. This heartwarming tale of Oliver's misguided first impression about his shadow's disappearance leads them both to explore the unknown. Yet, it also allows the reader to explore a bit more about the fears we all face. As Oliver decides his shadow must be fearful of the dark, he also shares his concerns about being alone.   I'm Making a Wish, Tootsie and Teed, written by Linda Teed. One little girl's travels in her grandfather's car evoke an overflow of emotions that remain deeply woven in her heart. Years later, she recalls those early days as she makes new memories with her husband, children, and grandchildren. I'm Making a Wish is a tribute to all those that enjoy the simplicity of time spent together and the memories that are created for a lifetime.In development:  A Magic Stick Box, by author Michael Kujawa.  Release date TBD 2025Erin Richardson Designswww.erinrichardsondesigns.comIG: @erinrichardsondesigns21Thanks for listening!

In a special episode of the podcast this week, rather than a Top 3 list, we're instead climbing all 4,413 feet of Ben Nevis (which is roughly the height of 769 Chidi from the Good Places). We're doing this to raise money for Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity and in our continued pursuit of top tier content. Expect a woman probably not called Barbara, a Firefighter from Tenby and it levelling out soon.To donate to the fantastic Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity you can visit our JustGiving Page.YOU CAN BUY TICKETS TO OUR FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW OVER ON THE CHEERFUL EARFUL WEBSITEYou can become a friend of the podcast over at Patreon where you. can get bonus episodes, swag and the knowledge you're helping to keep the podcast goingYou can buy our merch over at TeepublicYou can sign up to our newsletter over on SubStackFollow us on Instagram thepodcastnobodyaskedforFollow us on Threads: @thepodcastnobodyaskedforFollow us on Bluesky: @thepodcastnobodyaskedfor.co.ukFollow us on TikTok: @nobodyasked4podFollow us on Facebook: /nobodyasked4podLeave us a review, including any ideas you have for future episodes on Apple Podcast or Podchaser

Elle a donné vie à Joséphine, porté sur papier l'histoire de Cass Elliot avec California Dreamin', adapté Roald Dahl avec Sacrées sorcières, et révélé au grand public les vies d'héroïnes oubliées avec Culottées, récompensé par le prestigieux Prix Eisner et adapté en série animée.Mais derrière ces succès, il y a une histoire plus intime. Dans cet épisode de TOKIO Radio, Pénélope Bagieu raconte ses débuts, son premier cachet, le soutien indéfectible de sa mère, ses routines de création, et sa relation singulière avec son éditeur. Elle parle de ses personnages comme s'ils continuaient à vivre en dehors des planches, partage ses projets, son humour, et son regard sur l'avenir.On parle aussi de la difficulté des femmes à s'imposer dans un monde d'hommes, des progrès accomplis, et des combats encore à mener.Une conversation drôle, sensible et lucide, fidèle à l'esprit de TOKIO.©️Crédit photo Pauline Darley

Welcome back to Parenting Out Loud where we've got a brand new episode to start your weekend off right. On the show this week: The rise of the stealth mum. From Margot Robbie's press tour to your work colleague who's never mentioned having kids, we're exploring why hiding motherhood has become the new cultural currency. Plus, praising your child is a fraught business. Do you compliment their efforts, their appearance, their creations? Perhaps millennial parents are overthinking things... again. We discuss. And, there's a tiny internet feud happening on Facebook that we need to talk about. Plus, our recommendations:

In this episode we cover the incredible, improbable, extraordinary life of the wildly talented and controversial author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and more: Roald Dahl. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jay, Faye, Ollie and Joe from Dammit Vacant are here to run down the card of AEW All Out, talk about coffins and Roald Dahl's pig?! https://linktr.ee/feywildwolf

Hook: Arrancamos nueva temporada con un relato de Roald Dahl que te agarra del meñique: una apuesta brutal —un Cadillac a cambio de un dedo— y una pregunta incómoda… ¿hasta dónde nos lleva la codicia cuando creemos que “no puede fallar”? Leemos y comentamos “El hombre del sur” de Roald Dahl, origen de una de las historias de Four Rooms, para explorar el filo entre lo lúdico y lo ludopático, la seducción del riesgo y el precio real de los caprichos. Entre risas y pullas, hablamos de vuelta al cole, límites del lenguaje y la percepción de la belleza (con sus patinazos), felicidad vs. dinero a partir de cierto umbral, y cómo la presión social/material puede dejar a nuestro alumnado emocionalmente al límite en apenas una semana de curso. Todo con el humor canalla de Siripecias y un remate literario: leer más Dahl (y no solo Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate). Momentazos: la escena del encendedor que “nunca falla”, el Cadillac como cebo, el cuchillo en alto… y un final que te deja mirando tus propios dedos (y decisiones). Roald Dahl, El hombre del sur, Four Rooms, Tarantino, relato corto, apuestas, ludopatía, codicia, vuelta al cole, paternidad, educación emocional, materialismo, caprichos, felicidad y dinero, Siripecias, podcast de literatura y humor.Descripción del episodioPalabras clave (SEO)

El 13 de septiembre se celebra el "Día Internacional del Chocolate" conmemorando el nacimiento de Roald Dahl. Su obra Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate ha alimentado las fantasías de niños y mayores, y ha sido llevada al cine en dos ocasiones. En nuestra tertulia de maduritos interesantes hablamos de ingredientes que han inspirado al séptimo arte con José Luis Garci, Andrés Aberasturi y Pedro Subijana.Escuchar audio

英语名言-如果你有美好的想法，它们会像阳光一样从你的脸上散发出来婴儿的笑容几乎可以融化所有看到它的人。为什么呢？只因正如《三字经》所言：“人之初，性本善”。人性中的善，本就是我们与生俱来的特质。看见婴儿笑容的瞬间，被那份纯粹感染的时刻，其实就是让我们回归自身本真的时刻。我也始终相信，正是领悟到了人性中这份至纯至善的本质，罗尔德・达尔才能创作出那么多优秀的童话作品。这些作品不仅深受孩子喜爱，看过的大人也同样钟情— 因为每个人的心底，都住着一个善良的孩童。罗尔德·达尔（Roald Dahl，1916年9月13日—1990年11月23日），出生于英国威尔士卡迪夫兰达夫，毕业于天主教兰达夫学校、雷普顿公学，信仰天主教。英国杰出儿童文学作家、剧作家和短篇小说作家。爱伦·坡文学奖，白面包儿童图书奖，英国儿童图书奖，世界奇幻文学大会奖得主。作品流传于大人和小孩中，极为知名。 他的代表作主要有：《查理和巧克力工厂（Charlie and the Chocolate Factory）》《查理和大玻璃升降机（Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator）》《詹姆斯与大仙桃（James and the Giant Peach）》《玛蒂尔达（Matilda）》《女巫（The Witches）》《好心眼儿巨人（The Big Friendly Giant） 》和《独闯天下（Going Solo）》《了不起的狐狸爸爸（Fantastic Mr fox）》等。New Wordsthought n. /θɔːt/ 想法；思想；思考She shared her thought on the new plan.她分享了对新计划的想法。shine v. /ʃaɪn/ 发光；照耀；出众The sun shines brightly in the sky.太阳在天空中明亮地照耀着。sunbeam n. /ˈsʌnbiːm/ 阳光；日光束A warm sunbeam fell on the old desk.一缕温暖的阳光照在旧书桌上。Quote to learn for todayIf you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.——Roald Dahl翻译如果你有美好的想法，它们会像阳光一样从你的脸上散发出来，你也会永远看起来可爱动人。—— 罗尔德・达尔更多卡卡老师分享公众号：卡卡课堂 卡卡老师微信：kakayingyu001送你一份卡卡老师学习大礼包，帮助你在英文学习路上少走弯路

Britský spisovatel, který jako pilot RAF se účastnil mnoha bitev a přežil havárii letadla. Po válce se oženil s herečkou Patricií Nealovou a měli 5 dětí. Po 30 letech vztah ukončil, aby se znovu oženil s o 22 let mladší Felicity Croslandovou. V životě ho potkalo několik velkých tragédií, od smrti sestry a otce až po smrt teprve sedmileté dcery… Autor Karlíka a továrny na čokoládu, Obra Dobra nebo Fantastického pana Lišáka se narodil 13. září 1916 a zemřel 23. listopadu 1990.

Britský spisovatel, který jako pilot RAF se účastnil mnoha bitev a přežil havárii letadla. Po válce se oženil s herečkou Patricií Nealovou a měli 5 dětí. Po 30 letech vztah ukončil, aby se znovu oženil s o 22 let mladší Felicity Croslandovou. V životě ho potkalo několik velkých tragédií, od smrti sestry a otce až po smrt teprve sedmileté dcery… Autor Karlíka a továrny na čokoládu, Obra Dobra nebo Fantastického pana Lišáka se narodil 13. září 1916 a zemřel 23. listopadu 1990.Všechny díly podcastu Příběhy z kalendáře můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Simon Terry is the brand and marketing director, as well as owner (or as he prefers to describe himself, custodian), of the lamp company, Anglepoise, a product that has genuine claims to iconic status. Initially designed by George Carwardine in the 1930s and manufactured by Herbert Terry & Sons, over the years, the product has been used by the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, David Lloyd George, Picasso, Roald Dahl and Barbara Hepworth to name just a few. More recently, Terry has collaborated with fashion figures such as Margaret Howell and Paul Smith, as well as writing a design manifesto which talks about the importance of durability and repair. Importantly, the company now offers a lifetime guarantee for all its products. Happily too, it will be showing prominently at this year's Material Matters London – which runs from 17-20 September at Space House – celebrating the 90th anniversary of the 1227.In this episode we talk about: the pros and cons of running a family business; being ‘a small company with a big name'; how mistakes can lead to opportunities; his morning routine (which involves a spring); how the Anglepoise stays in perfect balance; the genius of George Carwardine; the product's evolution; why the Terry family handed the US market to Luxo; joining the family firm and making huge changes; his background in movies; initially feeling out of his depth; working with the brilliant Sir Kenneth Grange to reinvigorate the brand; the importance of repair; wanting to support design's grassroots; and why materials and systems are the company's future. You pre-register for Material Matters London here.Support the show

In the year 2080, Christmas a thing of the past: declining birthrates have meant fewer children, changes in climate have distorted the seasons and the disappearance of Santa has relegated 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year' to an ancient tradition. But on December 25th, the conditions have been met to break the curse robbing the world of old Saint Nick, with the death of Kazushige Sanda revives Santa for a new era! Can this descendant of Santa help Fuyumura find their missing classmate Ichie Ono? And more importantly, can he bring back Christmas to children the world over?On this week's Manga Tak, Mat's joined one again by Georgie (aka Mainly.Manga) to talk about the latest work by Paru Itagaki, Sanda! We compare this latest madcap manga to Itagaki's other work, discuss why making Santa into a Shonen protagonist makes perfect sense and how it's tone strikes the perfect mix of Tim Burton and Roald Dahl! Thanks to Titan for providing advanced review copies! Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music!Find us on:X: Manga Tak PodBluesky: Manga Tak PodInstagram: Manga Tak Pod

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Books mentioned in this episode: 1. King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation by Scott Anderson 2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 3. The Iliad by Homer 4. The Odyssey by Homer 5. The Nazi Mind by Laurence Rees 6. Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill 7. The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World by Niall Ferguson

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Hoy en Los Cuentos de la Casa de la Bruja nos adentramos en un relato inquietante de uno de los grandes maestros del género: Roald Dahl. A primera vista, parece una historia sencilla: un joven llega a una ciudad desconocida buscando alojamiento. Sin embargo, bajo esa premisa cotidiana, Dahl nos conduce lentamente hacia un terreno cada vez más extraño y perturbador. - Narración: Juan Carlos Albarracín - Locución Sintonía: Antonio Runa - Música: Epidemic Sound, con licencia - Ilustración: Pixabay, con licencia https://pixabay.com/es/photos/mujer-cr%C3%A1neo-obsesionado-7036515/ Los Cuentos de la Casa de la Bruja es un podcast semanal de audio-relatos de misterio, ciencia ficción y terror. Cada viernes, a las 10 de la noche, traemos un nuevo programa. Alternamos entre episodios gratuitos para todos nuestros oyentes y episodios exclusivos para nuestros fans. ¡Si te gusta nuestro contenido suscríbete! Y si te encanta considera hacerte fan desde el botón azul APOYAR y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo. Tu aporte es de mucha ayuda para el mantenimiento de este podcast. ¡Gracias por ello! Mi nombre es Juan Carlos. Dirijo este podcast y también soy locutor y narrador de audiolibros, con estudio propio. Si crees que mi voz encajaría con tu proyecto o negocio contacta conmigo y hablamos. :) Contacto profesional: info@locucioneshablandoclaro.com www.locucioneshablandoclaro.com También estoy en X y en Bluesky: @VengadorT Y en Instagram: juancarlos_locutor CONVOCATORIA ABIERTA – Los Cuentos de la Casa de la Bruja. ¿Eres escritor o escritora y te gustaría escuchar uno de tus relatos narrado en el podcast Cuentos de la Casa de la Bruja? Estoy abriendo la puerta a autores emergentes que quieran compartir relatos originales dentro del tono del programa: historias de terror y ciencia ficción con atmósferas inquietantes, elementos fantásticos, oscuros o insólitos, y una cuidada calidad literaria. ¿QUÉ TIPO DE RELATOS BUSCO? • Relatos de terror y ciencia ficción • Con una extensión de entre 3.000 y 4.000 palabras • Con una narrativa sólida, buen uso del lenguaje y que se presten a ser narrados en voz • Textos originales e inéditos (o que al menos no estén vinculados a compromisos editoriales) ¿CÓMO PARTICIPAR? Puedes enviar tu relato en formato Word o PDF a info@locucioneshablandoclaro.com con el asunto: Relato para el podcast. Acompáñalo, si quieres, de una pequeña nota biográfica para que pueda presentarte adecuadamente. IMPORTANTE: La recepción de un relato no garantiza su publicación. La selección dependerá de criterios narrativos, temáticos y de estilo, siempre con el objetivo de mantener la atmósfera y el nivel que caracterizan al podcast. ¡No se trata de emitir juicios definitivos sobre ningún autor o texto! Yo no soy crítico literario, ni pretendo serlo. Se trata de encontrar aquellos textos que mejor encajen con el universo del programa. Si tu relato es elegido me pondré en contacto contigo. En caso contrario agradeceré igual tu confianza y el gesto de compartir tu trabajo. Gracias por hacer crecer esta casa de relatos. ¡Espero leerte! Juan Carlos “Corman” Albarracín Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Not that anybody asked but this week we got our bearings and tried to avoid the cliffs because we're climbing Ben Nevis in a few weeks. To celebrate this, and to further our fundraising efforts, we are talking about our favourite Bens on the big and small screen. What will make our final Top 3 list this week? Expect The Ben Density Index (BDI), an anime character called Graham and cutting a journalist's arm off with a Swiss Army Knife.You can donate to Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity and our quest to climb a mountain by checking out our JustGiving Page YOU CAN BUY TICKETS TO OUR FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW AT OVER ON THE CHEERFUL EARFUL WEBSITEYou can become a friend of the podcast over at Patreon where you. can get bonus episodes, swag and the knowledge you're helping to keep the podcast goingYou can buy our merch over at TeepublicYou can sign up to our newsletter over on SubStackFollow us on Instagram thepodcastnobodyaskedforFollow us on Threads: @thepodcastnobodyaskedforFollow us on Bluesky: @thepodcastnobodyaskedfor.co.ukFollow us on TikTok: @nobodyasked4podFollow us on Facebook: /nobodyasked4podLeave us a review, including any ideas you have for future episodes on Apple Podcast or Podchaser

Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss a grab bag of Roald Dahl adaptations, starting with the Wes Anderson anthology film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) https://swampflix.com/ 0:00 Welcome 02:45 Beavis and Butthead Do America (1996) 07:12 Napoleon Dynamite (2004) 13:52 Peter Pan (1960) 16:55 The Legend of Ochi (2025) 24:04 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) 49:09 The Witches (1990) 1:10:12 James and the Giant Peach (1996) 1:23:35 Matilda (1996)

Who here wants to cry at the innocence and fragility of childhood?! Well, ready or not, here we go, because this episode features "When I Grow Up" from Matilda: The Musical written by Tim Minchin. And it definitely enters then canon of "SMSTS episodes where one or both hosts audibly stifles tears." Enjoy!(?) All clips are from 2011's Roald Dahl's Matilda: The Musical Original London Cast Recording and are protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act for criticism and commentary. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify! Watch the performance! Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

This is Aug-Heist: The Getaway! This week, we're running away with Fantastic Mr. Fox, a 2009 animated film directed by Wes Anderson. The quote-unquote “Fantastic Mr. Fox” - voiced by George Clooney - and his colorful cast of animal accomplices - including the voices of Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, and Bill Murray - must escape from one perilous predicament after another when faced with the wrath of three local farmers. Anderson and co-writer Noah Baumbach adapted the beloved children's book by Roald Dahl, expanded on its plot, and created a vibrant world in stop-motion. The result was a hit, with the flick feasting on its fill at the box office and awards shows. But will it get off scot free with our fantastic foursome of fearsome hosts? Or will this fox tale wind up decorating our mantle?   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Aug-Heist: The Getaway Theme features beats by Anabolic Beatz https://www.anabolicbeats.com | Remixed with lyrics and vocals by Jonolobster   Normal Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

En nuestro episodio octogésimo, en el que todo comienza con escarabajos, nos hemos ganado el derecho (y el deber) de hacer lo que nos da la santa gana. Por eso en este episodio nos hacemos preguntas lectoras según se nos ocurren y cuando respondemos seguro que se nos olvida la mitad. Cuando nos escuches, seguro que tienes tus propias respuestas. En todo caso, abre el podcast al entrar y cierra el libro al salir.Libros que se citan en el episodio (por orden de aparición, como en las pelis):La península de las casa vacías, David Uclés.Luciérnaga, Natalia Litvinova.Un marido de ida y vuelta, Jardiel Poncela.Un espíritu burlón, Noël Coward.La metamorfosis, Franz Kafka.La geometría de los cuentos, Isabel González.Los escarabajos vuelan al atardecer, Maria Gripe.Mi planta de naranja lima, José Mauro de Vasconcelos.Stoner, John Williams.Homer y Langley, E.L. Doctorow.Mi tío Oswald, Roald Dahl.Sin noticias de Gurb, Eduardo Mendoza.Wilt, Tom Sharpe.El bastardo recalcitrante, Tom Sharpe.La Odisea, Homero.Érase de una vez, Ana Vidal Pérez de la Ossa.La piel fría, Albert Sánchez Piñol.Cuentos de Isabel González, Daniel Monedero, Óscar Sipán, Patricia Esteban, Carlos Frontera, Andrés Ortiz Tafur.Tres días de junio, Anne Tyler.La rueda celestial, Ursula K. Le Guin.No voy a ninguna parte, Rumena BuzarovskaCien años de soledad, Gabriel García Márquez.La broma infinita, David Foster Wallace.2666, Roberto Bolaño.Comedias, William Shakespeare.Creía que mi padre era dios, Paul Auster.Casting Lear, Andrea Jiménez.Anhelo de raíces, May Sarton.Manual de teoría y práctica teatral, José Luis Alonso de Santos.Puedes comprar los libros de los que te hablamos donde te apetezca, pero nosotros te sugerimos que lo hagas a través de una pequeña librería y que te dejes aconsejar por los libreros.La sintonía del programa es de Charles Matuschewski y el logo del programa de Ana Nuria Corral. Las cortinillas animadas son de Jara Vicente. La traducción sincronizada de Elvira BarrioCualquier sugerencia o crítica, incluso malintencionada, la podéis enviar a hola@cierraellibroalsalir.com. Búscanos en facebook (sobre todo), o en twitter o en bluesky o en instagram o en youtube, prometemos contestar lo antes posible.Esto es todo por hoy. Dentro de un mes, otro episodio.¡No te olvides! Cierra el libro al salir.#libros #literatura #cuentos

In this episode, I sit down with celebrated South African novelist and playwright Damon Galgut, a literary voice I've admired for years. Damon Galgut is the acclaimed author of The Promise, winner of the 2021 Booker Prize, and has been shortlisted for the prestigious literary award three times over the course of his writing career.We discuss his lifelong relationship with literature, his unique approach to fiction writing, and how his novels grapple with themes of identity, morality, and the political realities of South Africa. Whether you're a passionate reader, a writer yourself, or simply someone who loves discovering new books, this conversation offers rare insight into the creative mind behind some of the most powerful contemporary literary fiction.Lit with Charles loves reviews. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review of your own, and follow me on Instagram at @litwithcharles. Let's get more people listening – and reading!Damon Galgut's four books were:Pig, Roald Dahl (1960)In the Heart of the Country, by J.M. Coetzee (1977)Blood Meridian, Cormac McCarthy (1985)The Emigrants, W.G. Sebald (1992)

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week we're trading bullets for custard pies and gangsters for tap-dancing tweens as we revisit Alan Parker's delightfully eccentric musical comedy Bugsy Malone (1976). It's a film that plays like a Prohibition-era crime saga — if it were directed by Roald Dahl and cast entirely with children.

Sam Pay (Song by Song podcast) and Hannah Wales (missflicks.com) return to Flixwatcher to review Sam's choice The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) is a short film based on a short story collection by Roald Dahl directed by Wes Anderson. It is the first in a four-part series of shorts adapted from Dahl's short stories collection and includes The Swan, The Rat Catcher and Poison. This is the second time Wes Anderson has adapted Roald Dahl and once again brings his trademark style to Dahl's much loved words. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar plus three more features a rotating cast that includes Benedict Cumberbatch as Henry Sugar, Max Engelman, and Harry Pope, Ralph Fiennes as Roald Dahl, the Policeman, and the Rat Man, Dev Patel as Dr. Chatterjee, John Winston, and Timber Woods, Ben Kingsley as Imdad Khan, the Dealer, and Dr. Ganderbai, Richard Ayoade as Dr. Marshall, the Great Yogi, and the Editor/Reporter and Rupert Friend as Peter Watson/Narrator and Claud. Scores for the four short films were mixed, general consensus was that The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar was the strongest of the four. With a combined runtime of less than 90 minutes, much shorter than most cinema releases, it still comes recommended with an overall score of 3.74. [supsystic-tables id=400]     Thanks to the Episode # 386 crew of Sam Pay and Hannah Wales You can find their website here ⁠ And at Please make sure you give them some love   For more info on The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar can visit ⁠The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar IMDB ⁠page here ⁠The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar Rotten Tomatoes⁠ page here. If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below. Episode #385 Crew LinksMore about The MatrixFinal Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you grew up in the '90s, there's a good chance Matilda made you believe two things: libraries are magical, and adults DEFINITELY don't always know best... The 1996 movie, adapted from Roald Dahl's classic book, gave us a hero who wasn't loud or flashy - but smart, kind, and quietly powerful. Oh, and she had telekinesis. So yeah, iconic. In this episode, we dive into why Matilda still hits all these years later. From the hilariously awful Wormwoods to the nightmare-fuel that is Miss Trunchbull, it's a story that balances dark humor with real heart. But beyond the fantasy, there's something incredibly real about a kid discovering her voice and the courage to use it. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or just someone who remembers rewinding the chocolate cake scene way too many times, this one's worth revisiting. Join us as we unpack what Matilda can still teach us about agency, learning, and the power of finding just one person who believes in you.   Takeaways: Miss Trunchbull's classroom is fear-based, while Miss Honey's is nurturing, and that contrast highlights just how much learning environments shape students' confidence and curiosity. Miss Honey shows the life-changing impact a caring, attentive educator can have. A single person believing in a student's potential can rewrite their story. Bruce Bogtrotter vs. the giant chocolate cake is one of the most memorable scenes in Matilda—and not just because it's grossly hilarious. It's a perfect metaphor for standing up to power. What starts as a cruel punishment turns into a full-on moment of triumph, as the entire student body silently shifts from fear to cheering him on.       About Charlotte Nienhaus, AIA: Charlotte Nienhaus is an architect at ISG based in southern MN with 10 years of experience in the industry. She specializes in education design and enjoys helping school districts maximize student environments through architecture. Through the years, Charlotte has completed projects from small interior renovations all the way up to complete K-12 new builds and has found a niche in working with smaller rural school districts to help bring the same opportunities to those students as larger districts are able to offer.   Learn More About Charlotte Nienhaus, AIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-nienhaus-aia-848ba8104/   Learn More About ISG: Website: https://www.isginc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISGInc1973 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isginc1973/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/isginc/ X: https://x.com/isginc1973         Connect with host, Kevin Stoller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/   Connect with co-host, Carla Cummins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-cummins-01449659/   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/       Episode 239 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

Episode 097: Giant by Mark Rosenblatt Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Mark Rosenblatt Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We'll discuss the play's origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For us the play is the thing. It is 1983, and the famous children's author Roald Dahl's life is in some turmoil. He has just divorced his wife of 30 years, and his new fiancée has just moved into the family home and has initiated disruptive renovations to the house, disturbing his very particular writing routines. Dahl also now finds himself the target of publlic outrage for the antisemitism contained in his recent published criticism of Israel's violent attack on Lebanon. Representatives from his British and American publishers have arrived to try to persuade Dahl to issue some conciliatory response, but Dahl is characteristically disinclined to retreat from his deeply-felt opinions. This is the premise for Mark Rosenblatt's award-winning first play Giant, which is currently earning five-star reviews in London's West End. I am delighted to be joined by the play's author, Mark Rosenblatt, to explore his electrifying play.

Join us with our special guests as we discuss the delightful classic by Roald Dahl, The BFG.“Meanings is not important,” said the BFG. “I cannot be right all the time. Quite often I is left instead of right.”Sophie is the youngest but she is also the linchpin in solving the giant problem. Sometimes kids think bravely when adults don't try to see a possible solution. This is the growth mindset vs fixed mindset we've discussed on previous podcasts.Sophie tells the BFG they have to do something to solve the giant problem. They have to work together to discover a solution that teaches us a real-life lesson. Let's be aware of challenges and problems and open to ways to solve them. The boys thought the audio was a hoot. Whether you read the book or listen to the audio you and your listeners are in for a fun time.Thank you for helping us to spread the love of reading!

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME marks Wes Anderson's thirteenth feature film (if you count the collection of 4 shorts based on Roald Dahl stories he did for Netflix in 2024 as one film). Benicio Del Toro stars as wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda who decides to appoint his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a dubious new enterprise (the scheme of the title) he & his daughter become the target of rival tycoons, foreign terrorists, & determined assassins. We've got a review plus some movie news and a recommendation of a film you might want to seek out. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - The Ballad of Wallis Island Footcandle Film Society

The pop music genius Brian Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys, died on June 11. The Nose says goodbye. And: Wes Anderson has written and directed 12 feature films. The Nose has covered at least four of them plus his set of Roald Dahl shorts. So this hour, a look at Wes Anderson’s latest, The Phoenician Scheme, in all its twee, symmetrical, pastel, typewriter- and hatbox*-filled glory. *I’d just like to point out that I wrote this sentence before I’d seen The Phoenician Scheme, in which a hatbox features prominently. And there’s evidence to support that claim. That said, there doesn’t appear to be a typewriter anywhere in the movie, which is kind of shocking. GUESTS: David Edelstein: America’s Greatest Living Film Critic Ray Hardman: A WNPR legend Steve Metcalf: Founder and director of the Garmany concert series at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Fantasy Filmballpodcast Matt Sargent: A composer, guitarist, recording engineer, and assistant professor of music at Bard College Teri Schrader: Head of school at Watkinson School in Hartford, Connecticut Lindsay Lee Wallace: A writer and journalist covering culture, health, technology, bats, and anything else people will answer her questions about The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful and timely episode, Adam sits down with Olivier Award-winning director-turned-writer Mark Rosenblatt, the creative force behind Giant, the searing and sensational play that explores the genius and the darkness of Roald Dahl. Starring the legendary John Lithgow—who also took home an Olivier for Best Actor—Giant dives deep into the tangled web of brilliance, grief, controversy, and antisemitism that surrounded one of the world's most beloved and most complicated authors. Recorded in front of a live audience in central London to mark the 20th anniversary of The Heart Cells Foundation, this episode celebrates creativity, courage, and the quiet revolution of stepping into your truth. Just three days before filming, Mark received his own Olivier at the Royal Albert Hall, presented by Ewan McGregor and Elizabeth Debicki. In an emotional and honest conversation, he shares what it felt like to be recognised for his first-ever play and the journey that took him from self-doubt to centre stage. Mark reveals how the seed for Giant was planted when Sir Nicholas Hytner casually suggested he might try writing—an idea that sat dormant until lockdown gave him the space to bring it to life. Inspired by his own childhood love of Dahl's stories, and compelled by the writer's antisemitic remarks during the Lebanon War era, Mark began to unpick the moral complexity of Dahl's legacy. Rather than cancelling Dahl, Mark chose to examine him—with empathy, intellectual honesty, and a dramatic lens that lets the audience grapple with their own beliefs. We talk about the emotional weight of writing as a British Jew exploring antisemitism, the tension of launching a controversial play amid the Israel-Gaza conflict, and how Dahl's personal tragedies—from his daughter's death to his son's life-altering accident—informed both his work and Giant itself. With John Lithgow perfectly cast as Dahl (thanks to Hytner's inspired suggestion) and Elliot Levey winning Best Supporting Actor, Giant has become one of the most talked-about plays in the West End. A Broadway transfer is on the cards. This episode is a tribute to the healing power of art, the bravery of reinvention, and the impact of asking bold questions in a world that often demands easy answers. Special thanks to The Heart Cells Foundation for their incredible work and for hosting this unforgettable live event. www.heartcellsfoundation.com admin@heartcellsfoundation.com

A kids' film with genuine horror credentials? Don't Look Now's Nicolas Roeg directs Roald Dahl's 1983 tale of one boy (mouse) and his grandma versus a whole coven (convention) of child-killing witches. And by witches, we mean middle-aged women who don't meet society's arbitrary beauty standards and wear sensible shoes. WHAT COULD IT MEAN? Mick, Hannah and Jen investigate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Though tickets are limited and a waiting list is already in place, now is the time to sign up for an unforgettable experience! Opera Omaha's new production of "Fantastic Mr. Fox",  based on Roald Dahl's beloved tale and brought to life by composer Tobias Picker — is the perfect opera for the whole family. Filled with charm, adventure, and clever woodland creatures, it's a delightful introduction to opera for all ages! Performed outdoors at the stunning Lauritzen Gardens, this 80-minute, no-intermission opera is best enjoyed with your comfy chairs and cozy blankets. Surrounded by nature, it's a one-of-a-kind way to experience this whimsical world of furry friends and outsmarted farmers. There will be a Relaxed Performance on June 7 – a welcoming option for those who prefer a more sensory-friendly environment.  Find out more information here.  "Fantastic Mr. Fox" was Composed by Tobias Picker, and the Libretto was written by Donald Sturrock.  Composed in 1998, "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is an Opera Omaha Company Premiere. OPERA OMAHA CONTACT INFO:  Website & Tickets: www.operaomaha.org  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/operaomaha/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/operaomaha/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/operaomaha You Tube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/operaomaha LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST  Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts.  We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa.  Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Business coach, Kym Medina's back to help me dissect another classic kid's book for business lessons. Today, it's the turn of Matilda, written by that angry man in a shed, Roald Dahl. Our tiny protagonist packs a wallop for anyone dealing with power-hungry Trunchbulls in the workplace. We laugh about bullying bosses, telekinetic revenge + why on earth Miss Honey didn't just get a better lawyer. Matilda never dims her brightness even when facing down dictators - a lesson we could all use in business. Look for more shows in this Classics strand where we take a fresh look at well-known books that aren't in any way business reads. Books discussed in this episode: Matilda - Roald Dahl Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl George's Marvelous Medicine - Roald Dahl War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy Madame Bovary - Gustave Flaubert The 48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene Kym's Website: projectpowerplayer.com ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Tom Gleisner joins us for a rowdy round of Quick Draw and proves once and for all that four times is the charm. We chat about everything from Miguel being too much for a bus ride, to Roald Dahl’s writing rituals, to how Have You Been Paying Attention became TV royalty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the sixty-eighth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into Wes Anderson's first venture into animation with an adaptation of the Roald Dahl story Fantastic Mr. Fox. Max breaks down what he thinks the main theme of the movie is and also what his younger self believed, with Tristen praising the simplicity of the film. Also featured: Tristen singing, Max trying out Gen-Z slang, and hearty discussions on corduroy and trademarks. Enjoy!

May 9-16, 1992 This week Ken welcomes co-founder of Mental Floss, co-founder of Kaleidoscope and host of the Part-Time Genius and Skyline Drive podcasts, Mangesh Hattikudur. Ken and Mangesh discuss downtown Brooklyn, going to college in North Carolina, spending your Summers in Idia, spending a year abroad in Atlanta, Brooklyn Manners, not being able to watch R rated movies, the book adaptation life hack, VHS terror, bootleg tapes, the hunt for nudity, The Carolinas, brown outs, shows the US exports, saying goodbye to Johnny Carson, Ken's day with John Cleese, Bob and Ray, the launch of Comedy Central as CTV/Comedy Channel/HA!, hunting down comedy lps, learning joke structure, Stephen Wright, Conan, talk shows, the death of John Candy, Jim Henson's death, Ed McMahon, what local news casters are paid, Vanna White's music career, the greatest picture of Richard Simmons ever, Jake Steinfeld, why Saturdays were tough, turning your house into a mini-golf course, the sries finale of Golden Girls, why Caddyshack II is better than Caddyshack, talk shows hosted by people playing a character, swear replacements, Parker Lewis Can't Lose, ripped from the headlines made for TV murder, how 70s vigilante revenge movies became 90s made for TV movies for women, Risky Business, the nostalgia lens, why you should always go back and revisit your childhood favorites, Police Academy, Revenge of the Nerds, movies that don't fly now, the evolution of R rated movie to children's cartoon, The Boston Celtics, Rescue 9-1-1, the theme song from Rescue 9-1-1, the 3.2.1 Contact Sex Special, Mental Floss, Davis Rules, the TV road not taken, network executives ruining shows, Night Court's final season before the reboot, when Harry Anderson would guest start on Cheers, how Park St Under was absolutely NOT ripped off to make Cheers, how one script became Beverly Hills Cop AND Cobra, Roald Dahl, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, loving Tom Arnold, 20/20, live exorcisms, and getting to the bottom of if the bush really burned. 

Miss Honey stans, grab your chocolate cake—our Book Club Month wraps with Danny DeVito's charmingly chaotic Matilda film review. In Season 8, Episode 20 of the So Many Sequels podcast, Josh and David dig into Roald Dahl's pint‑sized heroine, telekinetic justice, and the 90s VHS afterlife that turned a box‑office underdog into a cult classic. We debate Trunchbull nightmare fuel, gush over Mara Wilson's book‑devouring genius, and crown the weirdest narrator choice in movie history (sorry, Danny). We also tackle banned‑book controversies, the power of found family, and why Miss Honey would make a killer narrator. Plus insider trivia on chocolate‑cake chaos, box‑office flops bigger than a newt, and our own nostalgic tales of conquering multiplication like Matilda. Subscribe & leave us a review!Full podcast ➜ somanysequels.comInstagram ➜ @somanysequelspod

Our guest today is Rachael Stirling: the brilliant theatrical actress and one of the stars of BBC comedy Detectorists, who is currently on stage in London in Giant, about the writer Roald Dahl. Gyles and Rachael begin by talking about a memorable conversation Gyles had with Rachael's mother, the great actress Dame Diana Rigg, when he interviewed her 25 years ago. And this interview with Rachael is no less memorable: it's a fascinating discussion of her childhood, her complex relationship with her mother, and her parents' divorce. It's a frank discussion of her first sexual experiences and her boarding school days (NB this episode is more graphic than our usual, with sexual refs and some swearing). And, finally, it's a moving discussion of Rachael's experiences as her mother's carer in the final months of her life. This is a special and very touching episode, thank you so much to Rachael. Rachael Stirling is currently playing Felicity Crosland in Giant, about the writer Roald Dahl, at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London. It's on for the rest of the summer and tickets are available here. Enjoy this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Rachael Stirling: the brilliant theatrical actress and one of the stars of BBC comedy Detectorists, who is currently on stage in London in Giant, about the writer Roald Dahl. Gyles and Rachael begin by talking about a memorable conversation Gyles had with Rachael's mother, the great actress Dame Diana Rigg, when he interviewed her 25 years ago. And this interview with Rachael is no less memorable: it's a fascinating discussion of her childhood, her complex relationship with her mother, and her parents' divorce. It's a frank discussion of her first sexual experiences and her boarding school days (NB this episode is more graphic than our usual, with sexual refs and some swearing). And, finally, it's a moving discussion of Rachael's experiences as her mother's carer in the final months of her life. This is a special and very touching episode, thank you so much to Rachael. Rachael Stirling is currently playing Felicity Crosland in Giant, about the writer Roald Dahl, at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London. It's on for the rest of the summer and tickets are available here. Enjoy this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A young man checks into a cozy bed-and-breakfast, unaware that something quietly sinister waits to welcome him to his stay.Get the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: The Landlady" is a short horror story by Roald Dahl. It initially appeared in The New Yorker, on November 28, 1959. Dahl once said that he had always wanted to write a ghost story but never had been quite been able to do so. The closest he came, in his opinion, was the story I'm about to share with you… “The Landlady.” But after reading through his own story afterward, he doesn't think he really succeeded with his effort. Nonetheless, the tale won "Best Short Story Mystery" at the 1960 Edgar Awards. So for this Thriller Thursday episode, I bring you “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Show Intro, About The Story00:01:27.002 = “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl00:21:50.696 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Landlady” by Roald Dahl: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p83h6nr=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 03, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheLandladyThe Landlady, Roald Dahl, The Landlady summary, Roald Dahl horror, classic short stories, British short stories, Edgar Award winner, thriller fiction, Weird Darkness podcast, suspense stories, creepy boarding house, horror literature, taxidermy horror, unsettling fiction, psychological thriller, mysterious landlady, eerie stories, spooky tales, dark fiction, classic mystery stories

Mark Rosenblatt on Giant, his Olivier award-winning play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl.As Universal Studios announce plans for a major new theme park in Bedfordshire, what does this mean for the UK entertainment industry? Samira is joined by entertainment journalist Ella Baskerville and Gareth Smy from Framestore to discuss its signficance and the kinds of rides it's likely to contain. German director Natja Brunckhorst on her comedy film Two to One, about an East German heist set in the days leading up to German Reunification, starring Sandra Huller. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Oliver Jones

He observed our society from up close as an advertising man -- and then became an iconic storyteller on Twitter. Ramakrishna Desiraju aka Ramki joins Amit Varma in episode 415 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his journey, and all that it taught him. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ramakrishna Desiraju aka Ramki on LinkedIn and Twitter. 2. Cartwheel Creative Consultancy. 3. Selected legendary threads by Ramki. 4. Ramki's commercial for Kotak Mahindra Bank featuring Ranveer Singh. 5. Celluloid Man -- Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. 6. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty -- James Thurber. 7. Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne -- Prakash Jha. 8. All We Imagine as Light -- Payal Kapadia. 9. Heere Ko Kya Pata -- SBI Life Insurance commercial by Prasoon Pandey. 10. The Prem Panicker Files — Episode 217 of The Seen and the Unseen. 11. Dead Poet's Society -- Peter Weir. 12. The Spectacular Life of Prahlad Kakar -- Episode 414 of The Seen and the Unseen. 13. Rumble Fish -- Francis Ford Coppola. 14. John Collison's tweet on the world being a museum of passion projects. 15. The Fisher King -- Terry Gilliam. 16. The Grand Central Station scene from The Fisher KIng. 17. The Wheel commercial with Govinda. 18. Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense -- Rory Sutherland. 19. Hausla Hai Toh Ho Jayega -- Kotak commercial. 20. Anora -- Sean Baker. 21. Dr Seuss, Roald Dahl and John le Carre on Amazon. 22. The Grapes of Wrath -- John Steinbeck. 23. Perfect Days -- Wim Wenders. 24. Dance Dance For the Halva Waala — Episode 294 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Jai Arjun Singh and Subrat Mohanty). 25. Chhannulal Mishra on Spotify and YouTube. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Waves' by Simahina.

John Crowley's Little, Big is, at once, a family saga, a fairy tale, an occult thriller, an idyll, a dystopia, as well as a meditation on myth and history, the real and the fantasy, memory and imagination. Little, Big is also a book that JF and Phil have been planning to discuss for as long as Weird Studies has existed. In this episode, they are joined by writer and scholar Erik Davis to explore the enduring charms and mysteries of one of the greatest—and most underrated—American novels of the late twentieth century. Order Christian Bunyan's Weird Studies poster here (https://www.christianbunyan.com/Weird-Studies). Visit Weirdosphere (http://www.weirdosphere.org) for more details on Erik Davis's ongoing course, The Three Stigmata of Philip K. Dick. Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/weirdstudies). Buy the Weird Studies soundtrack, volumes 1 (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com/album/weird-studies-music-from-the-podcast-vol-1) and 2 (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com/album/weird-studies-music-from-the-podcast-vol-2), on Pierre-Yves Martel's Bandcamp (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com) page. Listen to Meredith Michael and Gabriel Lubell's podcast, Cosmophonia (https://cosmophonia.podbean.com/). Visit the Weird Studies Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/shop/weirdstudies) Find us on Discord (https://discord.com/invite/Jw22CHfGwp) Get the T-shirt design from Cotton Bureau (https://cottonbureau.com/products/can-o-content#/13435958/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s)! REFERENCES John Crowley, Little, Big (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780061120053) Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780142410318) Thomas Mann, The Magic Mountain (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781774640449) Eric Davis, interview with Neil Gaiman and Rachel Pollack (https://techgnosis.com/the-gods-of-the-funny-books/) David Lynch (dir.), Lost Highway (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116922/) America, “The Last Unicorn” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Ez6ZVz68c&ab_channel=America-Topic) John Cooper Powys, [A Glastonbury Romance](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/959613.AGlastonburyRomance) J. R. R. Tolkein, The Lord of the Rings (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780547951942) Patrick Harpur, Daimonic Reality (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780937663615) Lord Dunsany, (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Dunsany) Irish novelist Special Guest: Erik Davis.

Trev Downey reads and discusses The Landlady by Roald Dahl

Today's debate is a showdown between two beloved stories — Matilda vs. Alice in Wonderland! Author and “Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest” podcast host Adam Gidwitz defends Roald Dahl's tale of brainpower and rebellion, while filmmaker and rapper Jun Sekiya sings the praises of Lewis Carroll's whimsical world of wonder. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!This week's sponsor:Experience Disney's Snow White, only in theaters March 21. Rated PG, parental guidance suggested.Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $5/month (or $45/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 7, 2025 is: malapropism • MAL-uh-prah-piz-um • noun A malapropism is an amusing error that occurs when a person mistakenly uses a word that sounds like another word but that has a very different meaning. // "It's lovely to see all of you on this suspicious occasion," our host said. A flurry of snickers were heard in reply; the malapropism (she had of course meant to call it an "auspicious" occasion) was characteristic. See the entry > Examples: "Words were precious playthings to Roald Dahl. The Welsh-born writer was a master toymaker with his wildly imaginative prose, embracing spoonerisms and malapropisms to invent scrumdiddlyumptious words that tickled the ear and fizzled on the tongue when spoken aloud." — i-news, 21 Dec. 2024 Did you know? Mrs. Malaprop, a character in Richard Sheridan's 1775 play The Rivals, was known for her verbal blunders. "He is the very pine-apple of politeness," she exclaimed, complimenting a courteous young man. Thinking of the geography of contiguous countries, she spoke of the "geometry" of "contagious countries," and she hoped that her daughter might "reprehend" the true meaning of what she was saying. She regretted that her "affluence" over her niece was small. The word malapropism comes from this blundering character's name, which Sheridan took from the French term mal à propos, meaning "inappropriate."

Host Meg Wolitzer presents stories that were presented as part of an evening with the writer Judy Blume that explored the issues around book banning, and featured works by two authors whose works have been banned. (Blume's works have also frequently been banned.). First, Xu Mason's witty “Finally a Book that Cannot be Banned,” imagines what it would take to write a work that could escape all censure.  It's read by Troy Iwata.  Celebrated children's author Roald Dahl cooks up the perfect murder in “Lamb to the Slaughter,” read by Catherine O'Hara. And David Sedaris recounts a challenging encounter with a young man in “Bruised,” read by Maulik Pancholy.  Some of Blume's onstage remarks are included.