Podcasts about Roald Dahl

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

James Bradley introduces his latest novel; one of crime in a time of climate crisis. The desperate search for a missing child is set against a terrifying Sydney of the future, where sea levels are rising with the temperature and the social divide has become a chasm. + Catherine Jinks, known for her children’s fiction, has turned her deft writer's hand to adult thrillers. In ‘Panic’ her main character Bronwyn leaves town when the fallout from a misjudged text inflames the wrath of social media. However, worse awaits her in the country where conspiracy theorists and escapees from society have created a hell of their own. + Our young random reader Arlo recommends The Star Wars trilogy and anything by Roald Dahl. Guests James Bradley, author of “Landfall”. His other books include the novels “Wrack”, “The Deep Field”, “Clade” and “Ghost Species”, a book of poetry, “Paper Nautilus”, and a work of non-fiction, “Deep Water”. Catherine Jinks, author of “Panic”. Her other thrillers include “The Attack” and “Shelter”. Her children’s books include “Traitor’s Mask” and “Demon Thief”. Other books that get a mention: Michaela’s been reading “The Accident” by Fiona Lowe. You can find Sarah’s interview with Fiona in Episode 40 of Tsundoku. As part of her judging gig for the Ned Kelly Awards, Cath has discovered “Home Truths” by Charity Norman and “Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter” by Nicci French. James Bradley mentions “Dream Hotel” by Laila Lalami, “Human Nature”by Jane Rawson and “Is a River Alice” by Robert Macfarlane INSTAGRAM @penguinbooksaus@ghostspecies @catherinejinksauthor @text_publishingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.

Dopo l'esordio con Roald Dahl di Fantastic Mr. Fox, nel 2009 in quella che molti avevano preso come una parentesi di Wes Anderson "L'isola dei cani" non è altro che il naturale proseguimento di quell'esperienza. Un tassello perfettamente coerente all'interno della sua filmografia, che pur cambiando genere e 'mezzo', con l'animazione, mantiene uno stile coerente e immediatamente riconoscibile. Quella che ci ha proposto il regista nel 2018 è una favola contemporanea: la storia di un bambino disposto a tutto pur di ritrovare il suo cane, Spots, esiliato sull'Isola dei Cani. 

Nous sommes en 2009, et Wes Anderson réalise son premier film d'animation.C'est Fantastic Mr. Fox, adapté du livre éponyme de Roald Dahl, un projet que le réalisateur porte depuis l'enfance.Grand succès public et critique pour ce 6ème film, le séduisant Mr. Fox, et son impeccable costume de velours remportent tous les suffrages.Mais, comment habille-t-on la marionnette d'un film de stop motion ?Pour le savoir, j'ai interviewé le Docteur en Etudes Cinématographiques Orphée Gavoille.Cet épisode est réalisé en partenariat avec la Cinémathèque Française.L'exposition Wes Anderson vous attend jusqu'au 27 juillet. Plus d'informations ici.Retrouvez Profession : costumière sur Instagram  Un podcast signé Céleste Durante Compte Instagram de l'association Cin&Fil dont Orphée est vice-président Compte Instagram d'Orphée Gavoille Logo : agence Silenzio Extraits sonores :

L'émission 28 minutes du 03/06/2025 Sexisme, racisme : la tentation de ré(é)crire les œuvres !“Faut-il réécrire les classiques de la littérature pour les adapter à leur époque ?” est l'une des questions que pose l'historienne et écrivaine Laure Murat dans son dernier essai “Toutes les époques sont dégueulasses” (éditions Verdier). Elle convoque notamment les débats autour du sexisme de James Bond ou encore l'antisémitisme de Roald Dahl dans “Sacrées sorcières”. Elle passe en revue les différentes façons d'accéder à des textes supposés problématiques à cause d'éléments racistes, misogynes ou dérangeants selon les sensibilités contemporaines. Laure Murat ne veut pas s'insurger contre une “réécriture de l'histoire” sous la pression d'une minorité ni porter aux nues le mythe d'un texte original qui ne souffrirait aucun changement. Elle distingue “réécriture” et “récriture”, l'une qui relève de l'adaptation, l'autre qui se débarrasse des mots qui fâchent et heurtent notre sensibilité. A69, suppression des ZFE, pesticides : sale temps pour l'écologie ?Reprise du chantier controversé de l'A69 dans le sud-ouest, suppression des zones à faibles émissions (ZFE) ou encore dérogations à l'objectif fixé par le ZAN (Zéro artificialisation nette) pour éviter la bétonisation : les revers se sont multipliés depuis la semaine dernière pour les écologistes, au niveau judiciaire comme à l'Assemblée nationale. “Une semaine noire pour l'écologie”, s'est désolée Marine Tondelier le 2 juin. Elle dénonce une “coalition anti-écologie” formée par le bloc central, Les Républicains et le Rassemblement national. À l'inverse, la cheffe de file des députés RN, Marine Le Pen, a salué la suppression des ZFE (également votée par La France insoumise) qui serait la “défaite de l'écologie punitive”. Ces revers sanctionnent-ils une écologie jugée trop contraignante ou font-ils primer l'économie sur l'écologie ? L'historien Pierre Nora est mort le 2 juin à l'âge de 93 ans. Xavier Mauduit revient sur son ouvrage incontournable “Lieux de mémoire”, qui a contribué à réveiller les débats sur la question mémorielle. Marie Bonnisseau nous présente le dessin animé “Tuttle Twins” : venu des États-Unis il cartonne en Argentine mais est dénoncé par l'opposition comme une “tentative d'endoctrinement des petits Argentins”. 28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 3 juin 2025 Présentation Élisabeth Quin Production KM, ARTE Radio

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!

Meslinger har vært en fryktet og hyppig forekommende sykdom opp gjennom historien. I moderne tid og med effektiv vaksine falt forekomsten – men i senere år har man sett stadig flere tilfeller (og utbrudd), inkludert i Europa og USA. Ingrid, Jørgen og Nikolai snakker seg gjennom meslinger «fra tidenes morgen» og frem til i dag. Bli med på reisen!Og - for infeksjonsmedisinsk helsepersonell som lytter til episoden våren 2025 - her er lenke til påmelding NSCMID: Home - NSCMID 2025.Referanser:1. Roald Dahl, 1986: “Measles: A dangerous disease” (open letter to parents).2. Hübschen JM, et al. Measles. Lancet. 2022;399(10325):678-90.3. Berche P. History of measles. Presse Med. 2022;51(3):104149.4. Petrova VN, et al. Incomplete genetic reconstitution of B cell pools contributes to prolonged immunosuppression after measles. Sci Immunol. 2019;4(41).5. Mina MJ, et al. Measles virus infection diminishes preexisting antibodies that offer protection from other pathogens. Science. 2019;366(6465):599-606.6. Belongia EA, Naleway AL. Smallpox vaccine: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Clin Med Res. 2003;1(2):87-92.8. Madsen KM, et al. A population-based study of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination and autism. N Engl J Med. 2002;347(19):1477-82.10.Holzmann H, et al. Eradication of measles: remaining challenges. Med Microbiol Immunol. 2016;205(3):201-8.11.Jafri SK, et al. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis - current perspectives. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2018;9:67-71.12. de Swart RL, et al. Rinderpest eradication: lessons for measles eradication? Curr Opin Virol. 2012;2(3):330-4.13.Kim TH, et al. Vaccine herd effect. Scand J Infect Dis. 2011;43(9):683-9.14.Doll MK, Correira JW. Revisiting the 2014-15 Disneyland measles outbreak and its influence on pediatric vaccinations. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2021;17(11):4210-5.13.Nuwarda RF, et al. Vaccine Hesitancy: Contemporary Issues and Historical Background. Vaccines (Basel). 2022;10(10).16.Minta AA, Ferrari M, Antoni S, et al. Progress Toward Measles Elimination — Worldwide, 2000–2023. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73:1036–1042.17.State School Immunization Requirements and Vaccine Exemption Laws, CDC 2022,State School Immunization Requirements and Vaccine Exemption Laws18.Epidemiologi meslinger UK og Europa: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/measles-epidemiology-2023, European Region reports highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years – UNICEF, WHO/Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 

A British war movie classic comes into focus in the latest episode of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast, as The Dam Busters celebrates its 70th birthday.  Host Simon Brew is joined by Dr Matthew Sweet as the pair chat about the film, drawing parallels with work as far and wide as Apocalypse Now, Star Wars, Dunkirk and even a dab of Top Gun Maverick. Also, why a version of the film written by Roald Dahl and directed by Howard Hawks never came to be. Quite the bonus double bill in this episode, too!

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

Ray Bradbury - Radio City Playhouse || Duet || Broadcast: October 16, 1949Duet -- Two fifteen minute stories both so unusual as to make you want to hear them. The first one is called The Lake, written by Ray Bradbury. The second is called Collectors Item and is by Roald Dahl. A young American sailor Jerry is asked for a light by an old man and when Jerry offer's the man his lighter the man bets Jerry that he can't light the lighter 10 times in a row. Now the bet itself is not so unusual but the stakes are.: : : : :My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES .Subscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr#scifiradio #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #bbcradio #raybradbury #twilightzone #horror #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #horrorclassics #xminusone #sciencefiction #duaneotr:::: :

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

The one where Green Blooded Bastard watches The Rat Catcher. This is a another short film by Wes Anderson for Netflix based on a Roald Dahl short story.

Romola Garai won her first professional acting roles as a teenager, and since then, her career has taken her in a wide range of dramatic directions. Most recently, she won a 2025 Olivier Award for her role in The Years, a sometimes shocking play based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux – and she was competing against herself, with a nomination in the same category for her part in Giant, a play about Roald Dahl.Her previous stage work includes playing Cordelia opposite Ian McKellen's King Lear, and her extensive screen credits include the title role in a BBC adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. She also won acclaim for The Hour, a drama set behind the scenes of a TV current affairs programme in the 1950s. In 2020, she went behind the camera to write and direct a horror film called Amulet. Romola's music choices include John Taverner, Handel and Keith Jarrett.

With the latest series of the much-discussed drama The White Lotus recently wrapped up, Screenshot asks why cinema and TV make so many return visits to hotels as a setting.Whether sinister and scary like in The Shining or Psycho, fabulous but faded like The Grand Budapest Hotel, or comically chaotic like in Fawlty Towers, hotels offer a myriad of possible opportunities for drama. Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode check in to check out their rich history on screen. Ellen talks to film critic Hannah Strong about the timeless appeal of screen stays from the 1932 classic Grand Hotel to The White Lotus - and about how directors Wes Anderson and Sofia Coppola have made hotels the focus of some of their most famous films. Ellen also speaks to Sean MacPherson, hotelier, cinephile and co-owner of the storied Hotel Chelsea in New York City, about the glamorous allure of historic hotels - and the impact of the movies on hotel design. Mark speaks to writer and critic Anne Billson about the seedier - and scarier - side of hotels on screen, from the Coen Brothers' 1991 cult classic Barton Fink, to the 1990 Roald Dahl fantasy The Witches. And Mark also talks to director Rodney Ascher, whose 2012 documentary Room 237 explored Stanley Kubrick's The Shining from the unusual points of view of a number of theorists - all of whom seem to have checked into the film's Overlook hotel and never been able to leave.Producer: Jane Long A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4

The ACGME is planning to add a year to Emergency Medicine residency training. Emergency medicine stands at a crossroads.  Should EM residency training be standardized at four years?On the show today are three Emergency Medicine residency program directors.  Together, we discuss the history of 3- vs. 4-year EM programs, the evolving demands of emergency medicine, and what a fourth year could mean for future physicians, the healthcare system, and the patients we serve. From rural workforce implications to the shifting landscape of ultrasound, addiction medicine, and EMS, we discuss the nuances of a moment of transformation in medical training.We close the episode with a reading of Roald Dahl's powerful and heartbreaking essay on vaccine-preventable illness, and a sobering look at the 2025 resurgence of measles and pertussis.Sameer Desai is the program director for the EM residency at UK and was previously the associate and an assistant EM residency program director.Chris Belcher is the associate program director for UK EM.  After residency, he spent 4 years in active duty Air Force service in San Antonio working with Air Force and Army EM residents and flying ICU and ECMO patients around the world.Blake Davidson is an assistant program director for UK EM.  After residency, he spent a year completing an EMS fellowship in Alabama. He also serves as the Medical Director of UK Transport.***********If you have any feedback, show/interview recommendations, or want to collaborate on the show, please reach out!Email: Tama.TheMDM@gmail.comInstagram: TheMDM.podcastTwitter: theMDMpodcast***********Host: Tama Thé | Pediatric Emergency MedicineProducer: Melissa Puffenbarger | Pediatric Emergency MedicineCommunications Director: Katrianna Urrea | MD CandidateMusic: Spencer Brown

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.

We've got a sequel on our hands, spooky kids, and you'd better believe it's disquieting and unsatisfying! Ren Wednesday and Adam Whybray are back to discuss Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Roald Dahl's hodge-podge of a sequel to his beloved classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Hotel employees are eaten alive by aliens! Willy Wonka reveals the chocolate factory contains a hell dimension! And there's some really tedious poems! You'd be forgiven for skipping this book, but have a listen to the episode. A transcript of the episode is available at: https://stillscared.podigee.io/69-great-glass-elevator

Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Fantastic Mr. Fox, es una película de aventuras animada de 2009, dirigida por Wes Anderson (en su debut en animación) a partir de un guion de Anderson y Noah Baumbach y basada en la novela del mismo nombre de Roald Dahl. Plot: Un zorro urbano no puede resistirse a regresar a sus costumbres de robar granjas y debe ayudar a su comunidad a sobrevivir a las represalias de los granjeros. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl

L'actrice, scénariste et metteuse en scène est à l'affiche de la série « Ghosts : Fantômes en héritage », disponible sur Disney + le 9 avril, et sur scène avec « Ça va ça va ». Camille Chamoux nous accueille dans son appartement du 11e arrondissement, à Paris, qu'elle décrit comme « un studio d'enregistrement de musique californien des années 1970 ». Car il y a plein de bois partout, deux guitares, un mange-disque et un piano sur lequel elle joue quelques notes. Et même si elle fredonne « On écrit sur les murs », de Kids United, la Prix Molière 2022 de l'humour (pour « Le Temps de vivre ») s'est moins illustrée dans la chanson que sur les écrans et sur scène. Son goût pour l'interprétation remonte d'ailleurs à son enfance, où elle jouait des textes de Sylvie Joly, Pierre Desproges et Raymond Devos, devant un public constitué de ses deux grands-mères.Fille d'un père expert dans le secteur de la communication et d'une mère juriste, Camille Chamoux a grandi à Paris, dans une famille de droite, libérale, « où il y a toujours eu de l'espace pour le dialogue ». Un dialogue qui s'est intensifié de ses 8 à 15 ans, jusqu'au lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, où les instructeurs jésuites ont dû s'armer de patience pour lui démontrer l'existence d'un Dieu en lequel elle ne croyait pas. A cette époque, elle lit « tout Roald Dahl » et s'entiche des personnages de « La Comédie humaine » et des « Misérables ».Après des classes en cours préparatoires pour passer le concours de l'Ecole normale supérieure, elle s'oriente vers le théâtre et s'extasie devant les films de Patrice Chéreau et de John Cassavetes. Dans cet épisode du « Goût de M », Camille Chamoux évoque aussi son rapport à la psychanalyse, qui « a décuplé [ses] ressources et [ses] capacités d'invention », sa recherche de l'empathie et son absence d'« obsession du matériel », même si elle adore l'architecture et aime prendre soin de l'aménagement de son intérieur.Depuis six saisons, la journaliste et productrice Géraldine Sarratia interroge la construction et les méandres du goût d'une personnalité. Qu'ils ou elles soient créateurs, artistes, cuisiniers ou intellectuels, tous convoquent leurs souvenirs d'enfance, tous évoquent la dimension sociale et culturelle de la construction d'un corpus de goûts, d'un ensemble de valeurs.Un podcast produit et présenté par Géraldine Sarratia (Genre idéal) préparé avec l'aide de Diane Lisarelli et de Juliette SavardRéalisation : Emmanuel BauxMusique : Gotan Project Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Last week on the show we asked you what you have 36 of, and Bonolo called us and told us that she has 36 books and we started wondering, what are the current book craze is amongst the little ones. In our day it was Harry Potter, Twilight, Roald Dahl... Goosebumps, The Chronicles of NarniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Welcome back to Bottom of the Stream with Adam and Nick! This is the place to get up to speed with all the latest happenings in the world of streaming and movies. This week we talk Electric State, Roald Dahl; bugs and ET. We talk about what we have watched at the top of the stream, answer a question of the week and there is much more randomness contained within this episode!   Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, If you do we will give you lots of bonus content including early access to the episodes. Check it out over at www.patreon.com/bottomofthestream   We also have a discord so join us to hang out https://discord.gg/wJ3Bfqt

Trev Downey reads and discusses The Landlady by Roald Dahl

Take your pick: censoring, banning, removing, or “weeding.” However you want to describe it, Canadians are pulling books from library shelves.  The books in question range from The Handmaid's Tale, Gender Queer: A Memoir, to the works of Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl. The drive to rid our shelves, particularly school library shelves, of books comes from both left and right. Both sides censor. You can frame their motivation as opposition to woke indoctrination, or you could call it diversifying the cannon. But does it really matter what you can or can not access with your library card when your phone can give you, or your child, access to almost anything? With all that “anything” implies. And if you've taken the time to read this far you're an exception. People are reading less and less. So does any of this matter? According to Ira Wells, author of On Book Banning it does. For him it's central to art, crucial to democracy, and fundamental to our basic respect for each other, and of course, our children. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Guests: Ira WellsFact checking by Julian AbrahamAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther Reading:On Book Banning — BiblioasisSponsors: Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data. Squarespace : Check out https://squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.PolicyMe: Get Covered in Minutes — No Hassle, No Hidden Fees. Visit https://policyme.com to explore insurance plans that cover your needs. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.Take a moment and fill out the Canadaland survey here! Your feedback will be immensely helpful to us.If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

329 - Even Roald Dahl was shocked by the ending of his own (autobiographical?) story! Tuck in for the lurid details. :)

It's not quite magic, and it's not quite a heist, but Shaun found himself meditating with Wes Anderson's (Roald Dahl's?) “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.” With an outstanding cast, stunning visuals, and a short run time… what could go … Continue reading →

Capítulo 263 de tu podcast literario favorito, o eso espero, en el que te vuelvo a traer a un genio de la literatura que ya ha pasado por este podcast con la de hoy hasta en cinco ocasiones, te dejo con el gran Roald Dahl. Narrado por Xavi Villanueva !Nuevo episodio! Ya puedes disfrutar de Galloping Foxley. ROALD DAHL en ABISMOfm.

In this episode I am once again joined by Piers Cross, ex-Buddhist monk, coach, and creator of the documentary “Boarding on Insanity”. Piers explains the British boarding school system, examines its history and social context, and reveals how and why boarding school attendance is seen by many as a pathway to power. Piers recalls his own boarding school experience, the trauma and subsequent breakdown it caused, and describes the dynamic of the “privilege double-bind”. Piers recounts his years as a Buddhist monk, how he navigated suicide attempts and self harm with meditation and community support, and the powerful mystical experiences he encountered during his religious practice. Piers lists over two dozen leading figures in the arts, business, and politics who attended boarding school and reflects on the possibility of a leadership class affected by abandonment and dissociation by elite educational institutions. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep297-boarding-on-insanity-piers-cross Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
 … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Military family upbringing and alcoholic father 03:42 - Going to boarding school at 11 years old 05:36 - History of British boarding schools 08:23 - Pathway to power 10:19 - Oxbridge emphasis 11:37 - The old boys network and breaking parental attachment 14:42 - Is the education better? 17:48 - IQ vs emotional intelligence 20:31 - A typical day at boarding school 23:30 - Piers' boarding school trauma and learning to dissociate 27:07 - Suicide of Piers' best friend 29:37 - Resilience vs dissociation and avoidant attachment 32:48 - Resurfacing trauma in the 30s and 40s 33:28 - Richard Branson, David Cameron, Bear Grylls, and John Peel 34:36 - Trauma of neglect 36:53 - Idealisation, cover up, and not listening to children 41:45 - The privilege double-bind 47:32 - After boarding school & city career 51:03 - Depression and breakdown 53:07 - Laughed at by the doctor 54:31 - Death of Piers' father and work in Africa 56:41 - 3.5 years in a Buddhist monastery 59:37 - A sense of coming home 01:02:22 - Taking the 8 precepts 01:03:30 - Ordination, self harm, and suicidal ideation 01:06:31 - The support and kindness of the other monks 01:09:26 - Struggles with meditation 01:12:03 - Reading scriptures and other Buddhist books 01:14:00 - Tastes of transcendence 01:14:55 - Profound experience of childlike mind 01:16:35 - Healing avoidant attachment 01:20:10 - Working with dreams 01:21:10 - Tears and connecting to emotion 01:22:41 - Buddhist doctrine about suicide and hell 01:25:14 - The power of initiation 01:27:13 - Leaving the monastery 01:28:08 - Piers shows his journal 01:29:33 - After the monastery and work with board school survivors 01:33:15 - “Boarding on Insanity” documentary 01:33:28 - Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Justin Welby 01:37:05 - Cover ups and a societal flip 01:39:30 - Prince Charles, Stephen Fry, Ranulph Fiennes, Gabriel Byrne, Roald Dahl, Harry Windsor, 01:41:00 - JFK, Princess Diana, Charles Spencer, Aldous Huxley, Richard Beard, Jeremy Paxman, 01:41:26 - Elon Musk, Mini Driver, Eddie Izzard, Princess Catherine, Rupert Murdoch, 01:44:46 - Piers' 3hr daily practice 01:46:44 - Taoist Tantric Arts 01:47:59 - Piers' advice for taking on new practices 01:49:37 - Piers' meditation practice 01:51:02 - Closing remarks and advice for ex-boarders … To find our more about Piers Cross, visit: - https://www.youtube.com/@pierscross - https://www.piers-cross.com/ - https://www.boardingoninsanity.com/ … 
For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com … Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Last week marked the centennial of Edward Gorey's birth, so let's wish a happy birthday to our shared goth uncle with a listen back to episiode 23. Enjoy! Katie Skelly and Sally Madden discuss Edward Gorey's "Amphigorey: Fifteen Books" (1980). Topics discussed include Max Ernst, Edward Lear, Agatha Christie, Charles Addams, Tomie dePaola, Roald Dahl, holding newborns, ballet, New England, and more. Next time: "Magician A" by Natsuko Ishitsuyo. Find 50+ additional episodes at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thicklinespod Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod and email us to join our Discord at thicklinespod@gmail.com

#1 New York Times bestselling novelist and screenwriter, Ernest Cline, spoke to me about what inspired him to become a novelist, the success of Ready Player One, and his love letter to Austin, Texas, the mostly true tall tale BRIDGE TO BAT CITY. Ernest Cline is the bestselling author of Ready Player One, Ready Player Two, and Armada,  and co-screenwriter of the film adaptation of Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg. His debut middle-grade novel, BRIDGE TO BAT CITY (on sale 4/9/24; ages 8 & up), is described as “... a mostly true tall tale about a recently orphaned girl and her mission to help a family of displaced bats find a new home under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas.” His books have been published in over fifty countries and have spent more than 100 weeks on The New York Times bestsellers list. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In Part Two of this file Ernest Cline and I discussed: The crazy story behind Stephen King's Misery What it was like waiting for a call from Stephen Spielberg How the author got to see his fiction turned into reality Making the transition from adult sci-fi to middle grade novels His shout outs to ET, Roald Dahl, Charles Portis And a lot more! Show Notes: How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Ernest Cline Writes: Part One Bridge to Bat City by Ernest Cline (Amazon) Ernest Cline Amazon Author Page Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!

In this school, I am POD   The Becks revisit their childhoods this week in this brand new episode on Roald Dahl's Matilda and Danny DeVito's 1996 film adaptation. Topics of discussion include slavery, mudslides, and waterboarding, only one of which has nothing to do with the movie! Enjoy!   linktr.ee/soonmajorpod

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."

Stop the boat! Michelle and Seth dive headfirst into the chocolate river of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to begin Food-uary! We discuss Mrs. Bucket's laundry system, putting gum behind your ear, Gene Wilder's perfection, hygiene routines of four bed ridden grandparents and the insanity of going for a tour and ending up having to run the factory. Check it out!  For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows, ourPatron exclusive Discord and decode the secret message at the end of each week! It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month)!  Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Come with the hosts and you will see a world of pure of imagination, as they bring you a delightful review of one of the more popular movies recently, the musical fantasy, Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet and directed by Paul King. The prequel to the Roald Dahl's iconic novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has already found its place with audiences, being their favorite movie to watch during the holiday season. The hosts pair the film with the Chocolate Martini cocktail. So it's time to join the hosts as they go on another adventure with the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate maker.Come listen and follow us on Instagram and our YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast and our website thegentlemenpodcast.com

January 17, 1964. Classic children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is published for the first time. This episode originally aired in 2024.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. 

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: relying on books when sick and bookish themed parties Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: bookishness that we are thankful for The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:29 - Ad For Ourselves 1:53 - Currently Reading Patreon 8:19 - Fabled Bookshop 9:13 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 11:33 - Currently Reading Patreon 12:42 - Our Current Reads 13:03 - The Ruins by Scott Smith (Meredith) 14:15 - 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered by Sadie Hartmann 17:55 - The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill (Kaytee) 18:01 - Commonplace Books 19:40 - Betty by Tiffany McDaniel 21:09 - Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (Meredith) 26:56 - Bonk by Mary Roach (Kaytee) 29:43 - Gulp by Mary Roach 31:01 - The Last Detective by Peter Lovesey (Meredith) 36:12 - Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross (Kaytee) 36:27 - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 36:35 - Fairyloot 38:51 - All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 39:51 - The Rook by Daniel O'Malley 39:52 - Stiletto by Daniel O'Malley 40:26 - Bookishness We Are Thankful For 41:47 - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 41:56 - Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh 42:17 - Are You There? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 43:52 - Matilda by Roald Dahl 44:00 - The Witches by Roald Dahl 44:01 - The Twits by Roald Dahl 44:02 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 45:27 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 45:35 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 47:05 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 48:16 - Lobizona by Romina Garber Russell 51:56 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 52:18 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 52:56 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 53:30 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer 54:26 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 56:04 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 56:09 - Meet Us At The Fountain 56:13 - I wish you would consider the new airpod 4s as a gift to yourself this year. (Meredith) 56:16 - AirPods 4 1:01:36 - I wish to press Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva. (Kaytee) 1:01:37 - Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva  Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. December's IPL is a recap of the 2024 year!  Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!