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He's a comedian, composer, author, and ABC favourite whose sharp wit has taken him from Parliament House to parenting mishaps — we're thrilled to welcome Sammy J to Saturday Magazine!... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 14th June, 2025: Sammy J – Comedian, Broadcaster, Satirist appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Episode 625 also features an E.W. Poetic Piece titled, "Parallels & Lullabies." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Helado Negro, Blondie, Marlon Williams, Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors 

Episode 548 - Amy Weinland Daughters - Letter Writer, Satirist, Sports journalist and AuthorIt all started when Dick and Sue Weinland hooked up at an apartment complex in Houston, Texas. Four years later, after things had gotten quite cozy, I was born just a few short miles from the Eighth Wonder of the World, a.k.a. – the Astrodome. I blossomed into womanhood north of H-Town, in Spring, Texas, where I attended Klein Oak High School. From there, it was on to the Princeton of the Texas Panhandle – THE Texas Tech University – and just five glorious years later, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. That's when it became time for me to not only enter the world of business (I was in the purchasing arena for a decade) but to do my own hooking up and child creating. The plot twist that brings us to the rest of the story was my husband's job moving us to England for three years. Finding myself temporarily without employment, I did the next obvious thing and became a writer. Amy on the Kelly Clarkson Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqyljA0cr3Uhttps://www.amydaughters.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

The great Gerry Stembridge of Scrap Saturday gets stitched up as our Visiting Critic

Guest-host Carole O'Neill's guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Scott Gordon, author of the book Head Fake. Scott Gordon's fiction has appeared in the Green Hills Literary Lantern (GHLL), Modern Times Magazine, Pennsylvania Literary Journal, The Satirist, and Mobius Magazine. In addition to writing fiction, he has written and directed films and television series, including A History of Black Achievement in America, Great American Authors, and more. Scott spent years working as a Youth Advocate for juvenile offenders with mental illness. Head Fake is inspired by the strength and courage of the kids he worked with. Originally from New Jersey, Scott lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Samantha, and their two rescue pups, Mel Brooks and Khaleesi Bee.    In her book review, Carole O'Neill stated:   As I began reading Head Fake, I wasn't sure it was something I would finish. After all, mentally ill teenagers centered around the game of basketball was everything I would avoid choosing when I decided to read a new author.   My surprise was the way Scott Gordon used humor on nearly every page to enhance Mikey's interaction against the antics of the high-risk offenders he was about to coach. The more difficult challenge was to make sure Mikey's own clinical depression didn't become the reason for a failed experiment.   By the second chapter, I had forgotten about the sport of basketball and raced through the pages to find out how each of these disturbed students would be saved. The violent offenders and outcasts battled with bipolar disorder and street violence to arrive each day to train with a coach they believed would get them a win.   Halfway through the book, I found myself cheering for the team and their impossible hurdles toward a goal no one thought could be reached. I LOVED THIS BOOK!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Scott Gordon Website: scottgordonbooks.com/ FB: @ScottGordonBooks                                                                                                                                                                             IG: @scottgordonbooks   Purchase Head Fake on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/417anIe Ebook: https://amzn.to/418IXl9   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #scottgordon #headfake #humorous #satire #contemporaryfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

“What I have done in my career is just try to assess who we are, what we are, why we are here, and how come we, as animals, are able to walk around and wear pants and dresses and talk on the internet, while the other animals are not. It's been my obsession since I was young. I think if I hadn't become a novelist, I might have been happy to be a naturalist or a field biologist.There is some kind of magic in the creative process. I am reaching for things in my unconscious that surprise me. I don't know what it's going to be. I'd like to do many, many things. It's all my life's work. I don't want to just write the same book over and over again as some other authors do. I don't want to become formulaic.”T.C. Boyle is a novelist and short story writer based out of Santa Barbara, California. He has published 19 novels, such as The Road to Wellville and more than 150 short stories for publications like The New Yorker, as well as his many short story collections. His latest novel Blue Skies is a companion piece to A Friend of the Earth. His writing has earned numerous awards, including winning the PEN/Faulkner Award for Best Novel of the Year for World's End.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“What I have done in my career is just try to assess who we are, what we are, why we are here, and how come we, as animals, are able to walk around and wear pants and dresses and talk on the internet, while the other animals are not. It's been my obsession since I was young. I think if I hadn't become a novelist, I might have been happy to be a naturalist or a field biologist.There is some kind of magic in the creative process. I am reaching for things in my unconscious that surprise me. I don't know what it's going to be. I'd like to do many, many things. It's all my life's work. I don't want to just write the same book over and over again as some other authors do. I don't want to become formulaic.”T.C. Boyle is a novelist and short story writer based out of Santa Barbara, California. He has published 19 novels, such as The Road to Wellville and more than 150 short stories for publications like The New Yorker, as well as his many short story collections. His latest novel Blue Skies is a companion piece to A Friend of the Earth. His writing has earned numerous awards, including winning the PEN/Faulkner Award for Best Novel of the Year for World's End.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“What I have done in my career is just try to assess who we are, what we are, why we are here, and how come we, as animals, are able to walk around and wear pants and dresses and talk on the internet, while the other animals are not. It's been my obsession since I was young. I think if I hadn't become a novelist, I might have been happy to be a naturalist or a field biologist.There is some kind of magic in the creative process. I am reaching for things in my unconscious that surprise me. I don't know what it's going to be. I'd like to do many, many things. It's all my life's work. I don't want to just write the same book over and over again as some other authors do. I don't want to become formulaic.”T.C. Boyle is a novelist and short story writer based out of Santa Barbara, California. He has published 19 novels, such as The Road to Wellville and more than 150 short stories for publications like The New Yorker, as well as his many short story collections. His latest novel Blue Skies is a companion piece to A Friend of the Earth. His writing has earned numerous awards, including winning the PEN/Faulkner Award for Best Novel of the Year for World's End.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“What I have done in my career is just try to assess who we are, what we are, why we are here, and how come we, as animals, are able to walk around and wear pants and dresses and talk on the internet, while the other animals are not. It's been my obsession since I was young. I think if I hadn't become a novelist, I might have been happy to be a naturalist or a field biologist.There is some kind of magic in the creative process. I am reaching for things in my unconscious that surprise me. I don't know what it's going to be. I'd like to do many, many things. It's all my life's work. I don't want to just write the same book over and over again as some other authors do. I don't want to become formulaic.”T.C. Boyle is a novelist and short story writer based out of Santa Barbara, California. He has published 19 novels, such as The Road to Wellville and more than 150 short stories for publications like The New Yorker, as well as his many short story collections. His latest novel Blue Skies is a companion piece to A Friend of the Earth. His writing has earned numerous awards, including winning the PEN/Faulkner Award for Best Novel of the Year for World's End.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“What I have done in my career is just try to assess who we are, what we are, why we are here, and how come we, as animals, are able to walk around and wear pants and dresses and talk on the internet, while the other animals are not. It's been my obsession since I was young. I think if I hadn't become a novelist, I might have been happy to be a naturalist or a field biologist.There is some kind of magic in the creative process. I am reaching for things in my unconscious that surprise me. I don't know what it's going to be. I'd like to do many, many things. It's all my life's work. I don't want to just write the same book over and over again as some other authors do. I don't want to become formulaic.”T.C. Boyle is a novelist and short story writer based out of Santa Barbara, California. He has published 19 novels, such as The Road to Wellville and more than 150 short stories for publications like The New Yorker, as well as his many short story collections. His latest novel Blue Skies is a companion piece to A Friend of the Earth. His writing has earned numerous awards, including winning the PEN/Faulkner Award for Best Novel of the Year for World's End.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Episode 608 also includes an E.W. Poetic Piece titled "Coffee and Milkshakes." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Janis Joplin with Big Brother & the Holding Company, the Velvet Underground, Otis Redding, Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard. Painting by David Lynch. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

Today on the Show: Israel continues to use heavy US weaponry to murder Palestinians by the dozens, despite the widely reported cease fire agreement. We'll feature a special live report from our Flashpoints State Department Contributor, Sam Husseini, who was roughed today as he attempted to question Secretary of State, Antony Blinkin, on his history of support for the Israeli/Zionist cause. Also we feature our weekly frontline news report from the electronic intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman. Randy Credico, noted satIrist and radio host of Live On The Fly, talks about confronting the Israeli Genocide with giant mobile broadsides based on the killing fields of gaza, transported by platform  trucks and parked in key locations for maxim viewing during rush hours in NYC. And we'll tell you about a compelling panel on “Media in the age of war and resistance” happening tonight here in Berkeley, where were broadcast from: The panel will feature Nora Barrows-Friedman OF EI and myself, and hosted by the producers of the powerful and highly informative  Green and Red Podcast co-hosts Prof. Robert Buzzanco and Scott Parkin The post Flashpoints Contributor, Sam Husseini on Antony Blinkin's History of Support For The Israeli/Zionist Cause appeared first on KPFA.

Dan Delmar, in for Aaron Rand, is joined by Caryma Sa’d, Lawyer, Independent Journalist and Satirist - based in Toronto.

Joining Pat on the show today was Blindboy Boatclub, Satirist, musician, podcast host of ‘The Blindboy Podcast'. Also the author including ‘Topographia Hibernica', TV presenter including new documentary ‘Blindboy: The Land of Slaves and Scholars.'

Episode 595 also includes an E.W. Poetic Piece titled "Say What - Redux." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Kris Kristofferson, Maia Sharp, Heartless Bastards, Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard.  Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

Kinky Friedman, who died at the age of 79 on June 27, 2024, was a noted country western musician (Kinky Friedman & The Texas Jewboys) author of 18 novels, most of them mysteries featuring a detective named Kinky Friedman, and political activist who ran for Governor of Texas in 2006, columnist for the Texas Monthly. This interview was recorded on September 20, 1994 with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff while on tour for the Kinky Friedman mystery, “Armadillos and Old Lace.” In the interview he talks about the death of country music, his view of the people of Texas, and how he became a novelist. Digitized, remastered and edited in September 2024 by Richard Wolinsky, this interview has not been heard in over twenty years.   The post Kinky Friedman (1944-2024), Texas Satirist and Musician, 1994 appeared first on KPFA.

Elias Makos welcomes in Caryma Sa'd, Lawyer, Independent Journalist and Satirist based in Toronto, and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media. Quebec continues to expand its government-run cannabis store footprint while in Ontario, private chains falter. What province handles our personal libations best? Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is set to meet with Via Rail after passengers were left stranded for about 10 hours in Quebec over the long weekend While the focus in Canadian politics is Justin Trudeau's historically unpopular Liberal government and Pierre Poilievre's continued double-digit polling lead, can we talk about the party and its leader that seems unwilling or unable to capitalize?

Konstantin Kisin is a Sunday Times best-selling author, satirist, social commentator and creator and host of the wildly successful YouTube show, TRIGGERnometry.  Substack - https://substack.com/@konstantinkisin Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@triggerpod Twitter - https://x.com/KonstantinKisin - - - - - - - - - - - - Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn  PATREON: patreon.com/thekelsisherenperspective  - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS H.V.M.N - 20% off with code BRASS20 - https://hvmn.com/products/ketone Mindful Meds - 15% off with code BRASS - https://mindfulmeds.io Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com  Three Horses Hat Co - 15% off with code BRASS - ⁠https://threehorseshatco.com/⁠ - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com  - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #thekelsisherenperspective - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Defenders of Freedom -https://www.defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

Episode 582 also includes an E.W. Poetic Piece titled "Crazy Talk." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Sly & the Family Stone, the Ronnettes, Lou Reed, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

Kinky Friendman 1944-2024In the summer of 2021, Kinky Friedman invited me into his home at Echo Hill Ranch; and graciously let me interview him. We spoke for 3 hours. We had shots. We laughed. He shared stories, and he  played (live) a song he had written just the night before. (Banjo, Sophie, and Me).Even though I did not "know" him, he had an impact on me. I shared my experience of that day with anyone who would listen. He let me play four of his songs, when I released that interview. He even PREFERRED that I use the Willie Nelson version of one of them. He was Kind.He was hilarious.He was rough, brash, sincere, & vulnerable.I have thought of my time with him often & will carry those hours with me forever. His interview is some of "my" best work. His 2 part episode rises above most of my endeavors. I have combined them for you (the listener) here.Thank you, Kinkster.Rest easy. -Steve

Singer, Songwriter, Social Commentator and Satirist, Dara Starr Tucker, joins Lurie to discuss Black Music Is Forever and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Week on Dopey! We are joined by Comedian, Podcaster and Satirist, Matt Lieb! Matt comes on and brings the serious Dopey - starting with his first opiate experience at 8! His complex trauma and how his addiction blossomed into full blown opiate dependency! PLUS interning at the needle exchange and so much more! PLUS super Dopey voicemails and emails and much much more on a brand new episode of Dopey!   Check out Matt at: https://www.instagram.com/mattliebjokes/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-hasbara-the-worlds-most-moral-podcast/id1721813926 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-yourself-a-gun-a-rewatch-podcast/id1449785792   Notes for the Show: - zionist propaganda learned in hebrew school - dilaudid in nantucket at 8 - suspicious naming of pharmaceutical opiates (di-LAUDED) - complex trauma - trying to cop at NA, then needle exchange, then doctors office - "they don't know i'm a functioning heroin addict" meme - elaborate cheating in school - stolen prescription pad - tramadol overdose + opiate withdrawal = grand mal seizure - homemade rig - boofing dilaudid - intervention actually leading to getting clean eventually

Episode 69 - Skewering the Political Landscape with Comedian, Satirist and Twitter Sensation Rosie Holt. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

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Episode 566 also includes an E.W. Poetic Piece titled "The Hollywood Section." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Iggy Pop, Beach House, MJ Lenderman, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

Kimberly dips into the Regency Era--don't remember why it's called that? tune in!--then digs into Jane's use of irony and satire to appreciate why the work is so revolutionary, so deft and SO FUNNY.

Rosie was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in the Show by previous Guest, the Canadian viral sensation "Brittlestar: The internet's favourite dad!"Brittlestar's episode is here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1206005/13384586Have you ever been so engrossed in a satire that you found yourself double-checking whether you're in on the joke? That's the genius of Rosie Holt – the comedian who could pass for an MP with her scintillating political parodies, leaving audiences unsure whether to laugh or call for her resignation! Delighted to welcome Rosie Holt to the Good Listening To Show 'Clearing' to talk about her comedic journey, the viral whirlwind of her parodies on Party Gate, the Post Office Scandal and many more, plus news of her upcoming UK National Tour, that promises to tickle your funny-bone whilst also engaging in a bit of sunshine-inspired inspiration.Peeking behind the curtain of Rosie's life, we stumbled into a world ripe with the makings of a comedian – from the dynamic chaos of a large family to the elaborate imaginary quests with her siblings. Those early influences have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on her work, weaving a story of resilience and humor that can only come from the heart of someone who has experienced the terror of 'dying on stage.' Rosie's candid recount of the highs-and-lows of her formative years provides a touching and often hilarious testament to the power of humour in navigating life's unpredictable path.As we wandered further down memory lane, Rosie shared her experiences of the classic horror genre's influence on her, the eye-opening indulgence of the Edinburgh Festival, and how the isolating times of the Pandemic sparked a new vein of creativity in her satire. From artwork that speaks of hope and sanctuary to advice she'd impart to her younger self, Rosie's reflections offer a poignant glimpse into the life of an artist. Whether you're a creative soul or simply someone who appreciates a good laugh with a side of introspective wisdom, this episode is a reminder of the transformative power of embracing our unique stories and turning adversity into art.You can also Watch/Listen to Rosie's wonderful episode here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/rosieholtTune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

Episode 559 also includes the second installment of our Associate Producer & Resident Essayist Dr. Michael Pavese's essay series: Fairy Tales for Slightly Depressed Adults. The piece is titled "Fred Who Takes Care of the Lawn ." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, the Who, Harry Nilsson, Rodriguez, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

Lisa Plaggemier is the executive director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Renowned for her people-first leadership style, Lisa's passions for collaboration and humor drive transformative change for personal and corporate cybersecurity. In this episode, Lisa joins Carlton Fields' Jack Clabby and KnowBe4's Kayley Melton to discuss best practices for effective communication in the cybersecurity industry, […]

On today's show, Steve will be discussing his "7 anti-woke ways not to be fat in 2024" and health tips along with any relevant stories of the day. Later, Lewis will discuss how ChatGPT can 'lie' and strategically deceive users when put under pressure, similar to humans. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Steve Miller is a Broadcaster, Satirist, and Presenter of the iconic UK show "Fat Families." GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Lewis Brackpool is an independent journalist, content creator, and a regular contributor to the Lotus Eaters podcast.

Award-winning Florida columnist and novelist Carl Hiaasen joins Britt Myers and Mandy Miles on the latest episode of the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. Following the release of his latest young-adult book, "Wrecker," which takes place in Key West, and just weeks before he joins the Key West Literary Seminar's panel of distinguished Florida writers, Hiaasen talks to us about his 30+ years covering South Florida and the Keys. He has exposed corruption, shamed elected officials and worked feverishly to protect our fragile ecosystems. And he's done it all with an acerbic wit and incomparable irreverence. Carl Hiaasen has covered everything in Florida from the '80s cocaine wars to today's culture wars and now he's in Key West with us recalling the best and worst of times.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 551 also includes two E.W. Poetic Pieces: "Letting Go" and "She Opens." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Bruce Springsteen, Father John Misty, the Arcs, Shannon Moser, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard.  Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

John is a local comedian from Lafayette, Louisiana who founded “Oof. Comedy” and “cajUUUn Memes”. Occasionally writing satire for The Hard Times, John also produces/co-hosts comedy shows in Lafayette, including Comédie Envie every Tuesday night at Artmosphere, and Comedy Boom! Boom! once a month at The Freetown Boom Boom Room. https://thehardtimes.net/author/john-...https://gizmodo.com/louisiana-city-su...  / cajuuunmemesofficial    / oofcomedy   — Find this and past episodes at: https://anchor.fm/the-tea-podcast — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems.

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A conversation with Salam El Zaatari - producer, director & satirist, taped live at Aaliya's Books. Discussing how to properly navigate and eloquently express emotions as they relate to political conflict, the use satire provides in debunking conspiracy, myths and state-propaganda, how misunderstanding of history and false narratives emerge from lack of political agency, a reflection of audience engagement from mainstream television to alternative podcasts, and whether or not religion plays a fundamental role in continued regional war. Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:36 How to talk about the situation 9:38 Bassem Youssef 17:41 Media 35:55 History & narrative 44:44 Audience engagement 49:20 Religion 1:04:12 The value of comedy & satire 1:14:24 Q&A

Join us in a lively conversation with debut author M Hendrix, whose book The Chaperone came out this year with Sourcebooks! From finding an agent and pitching your book during the pandemic, finding hope in dystopian novels, and making YA fun for teens to read, we cover this and more! M Hendrix (she/her) is the author of The Chaperone, published by Sourcebooks Fire on June 6, 2023. M earned her bachelor's degree in journalism at Indiana University before studying literature and creative writing in graduate school, receiving her master's degree from Miami University and her doctorate from the University of Cincinnati, where she was a Taft Fellow. She has been nominated five times for the Pushcart Prize and was shortlisted for the Aesthetica creative writing award. She has also served on the SCBWI Midsouth conference committee. She is represented by John Cusick of Folio Literary. Her work has appeared in Newsweek, Aesthetica, The Independent, USA Today, The Vestal Review, Psychology Today, The Satirist, Nzuri, The Haven, Letters to Dead Authors, Medium, 2nd & Church, Word Salad, Quirk, Cairn, Gravity Hill, the Louisville Courier-Journal, the Bowling Green Daily News, and more. She is the author of two previous books: a memoir and a collection of stories. The Chaperone is her first published novel. Born in Baltimore and raised in New Jersey, M has lived in twelve states, visited all of the lower 48, and now resides in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with her husband, New York Times bestselling suspense novelist David Bell. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has bestowed on her its highest honor, that of Kentucky Colonel. When M isn't reading or writing, she's on the move—running, biking, swimming, hiking, and kayaking—and loves to compete in local triathlons. To learn more about M, go to mhendrixwrites.com.

Sanjay Rajoura is an Indian stand-up comedian, Satirist, Writer and Content Creator. He is a part of trio of "Aisi Taisi Democracy. Sanjay comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss his visit to Pakistan, Satire, Criticizing Society, Apathy, Inequality, Privilege, Caste, Politics of Hatred, Cricket and Film. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Aisi Taisi World Tour and Performing 2;30 Visiting Pakistan 6:30 Satire and Criticizing Society 10:55 Apathy, Income Inequality and Privilege 15:00 Privilege, Caste and Constitution 25:40 Sanjay Rajoura's Family History, Education and Politics of Hatred 36:30 Cricket Rivalry and War 40:30 Seeing Pakistan as an Indian 45:30 Bollywood, Cinema and Patriarchal Institutions 57:00 Good things happening in India

Episode 540 also includes an E.W. Poem called "September Work." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Liam Bailey, Todd Rundgren, Lambchop, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard.  Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

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Satirist and columnist Alexandra Petri talks about her new historical humor book, her mother's obsession with George Washington and why she doesn't think babies like elegant minimalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well folx, this is it, our final episode of Swords & Satire. We have tried so hard, and come so far, but in the end, it doesn't even matter… No, wait, sorry, don't know where that Lincoln Park song came from, but have created one more episode to honor how far we have come as a show, and the classic fantasy film that started it all, Conan the Barbarian. This is also in thanks to all of our listeners and patrons, who have supported our show and stuck with us through all of the ups and downs. We hope you enjoy this final episode, and until we meet again, Hail Crom!P.S. Hang in there at the end of the episode to catch our very last skit, a little treat for you as a parting gift from us, the Satirists!

So … after watching The Babadook and considering how it ended we were wondering, what would it be like to live with a Babadook in your basement? We figured there would be growing pains, just like with any relationship, and they may need to have a family meeting eventually, right? Well, here we go playing out this confrontation for you, so you no longer need to wonder!

So we are now all familiar with the soul trajectory of the important people in Cloud Atlas, but what about the common souls, what happens to them? Well, you can stop your wonderin', because we have created this skit to fill you in on those excitin' details that got missed in the original film. So quit your yammerin' and gibberin' and start listenin'.

We decided to recreate Jack's favorite scene from Eragon, the butcher's shop scene in Eragon's hometown, but we put our own little zany twist on it. So buckle up and listen in for some slice of life action that is so mundane that it's funny!

One of the best scenes from Reign of Fire isn't when Matthew McConaughey jumps into a dragon's mouth wielding nothing but an ax, nor is it when Christian Bale attempts to run down a dragon on horseback. No, the best scene is when Bale and Butler recreate Star Wars as a play for the wee ones of their camp, and we have reimagined how that might have gone down a little differently if they had chosen to play out the prequel movies instead of the original trilogy. Enjoy!

Episode 96:The life and works of Thomas NasheEarly LifeCambridge University and ‘Terminus et non Terminus'Nash moves to London and joins the ‘University Wits'Pamphlets and work for the Archbishop of CanterburyNashe's style and pseudonymsDisagreements with the Gabriel brothersNash's DildoPearse PennilessSummers Last Will and Testament, his only surviving solo-authored playThe Unfortunate TravellerChrist's Tears Over Jerusalem and ImprisonmentTerrors Of the NightThe Isle Of Dogs and the closure of theatres in the summer 1597Nash's Lentern Stuff and his final yearsSupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.patreon.com/thoetpThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

The UK has been swept up in a week of economic and political turmoil, with Prime Minister Liz Truss's Conservative government coming under increasing pressure over its controversial tax cut plan. Financial markets are roiled, the British pound tanked, and the IMF issued a rare rebuke. Meanwhile in Italy, the electoral success of Giorgia Meloni marks a lurch to the far right that will see a party with roots in neo-fascism enter power for the first time since World War II. And in the US, the latest January 6 hearing had to be postponed due to the devastating arrival of Hurricane Ian. Political chaos often acts as inspiration for Armando Iannucci's work. He's beloved for his comedies, looking at the absurdity of politics in The Thick of It, Veep, and The Death of Stalin. His latest work, Avenue 5, is a sitcom about a tourist spaceship thrown off course. But as he explains to Christiane, his goal isn't just to poke fun at those in power, but increasingly to try and shore up our fragile democratic norms. Also on today's show: Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Jodi Kantor; comedian Hasan Minhaj.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Summary Alex Finley (Twitter; Website) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss life as a CIA Reports Officer turned author. She lives in Barcelona. What You'll Learn Intelligence Her take on CIA analysts vs. case officers  Information and disinformation in fact and fiction  Ukraine, the 2016 election and the Russian historical playbook  The regularity even mundanity of much of daily intelligence life  Reflections Being an American in Barcelona  Viewing your own country from outside the goldfish bowl And much, much more… Episode Notes Alex Finley spent 6 years in the CIA as a Reports Officer - whom she describes as a bridge between the case officers and analysts. She is author of a trilogy of novels on the exploits of fictional CIA officer Victor Caro. Her most recent book, Victor in Trouble, completes the series (…or does it?) by looking at Russian influence operations and the contemporary intelligence landscape through a satirical lens.  She now lives in Barcelona, Spain - and yes, apparently it's as awesome as it sounds! – and she is the voice behind #YachtWatch, which tracks and exposes the activities of Russian oligarchs and their superyachts.  And… Satire is often described as fitting into three categories: Horatian, which offers light comedy and social commentary (e.g., Pride & Prejudice, Parks & Rec, The Colbert Report); Juvenalian, a darker and more abrasive take that can often take the form of speaking truth to power (e.g., Animal Farm, American Psycho, South Park) and Menippean, which casts moral judgement on beliefs or generic character flaws (e.g., Alice in Wonderland, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Saturday Night Live). Which one does Alex use?  Quote of the Week "There, there were points where I found myself in the middle of nowhere, West Africa. And there are these moments where…how did I end up here? This makes zero sense. And then there were the bureaucratic Catch-22s." – Alex Finley. Resources *Andrew's Recommendation* Who are the Russian Oligarchs? (2022) A great visulacapitalist.com infographic - but if you want to go understand how they can afford their superyachts, start here *SpyCasts* CIA Officers Turned Authors – David McCloskey & James Stejskal (2022) NSA, CIA, Author - Alma Katsu (2021) Victor in the Rubble – Alex Finley (2016) *Beginner Resources* A Brief History of Spy Fiction, Stella Rimington, Crime Reads, (2018) [short essay] An Introduction to Satire, Jackson School District (n.d.) [2-page guide] Russia's Top Five Disinformation Narratives, State (2022) [webpage] Books Victor in Trouble, A. Finley (Smiling Hippo, 2022) The Revenge of Power, M. Naim (St. Martin's, 2022) Active Measures, T. Rid (Picador, 2021) The Misinformation Age, C. O'Connor & J. Weatherall (YUP, 2020) Victor in The Jungle, A. Finley (Smiling Hippo, 2019) Victor in The Rubble, A. Finley (Smiling Hippo, 2016) Great Spy Stories from Fiction, A. Dulles (Harper, 1969) Articles The Russian Firehose of Falsehood, C. Paul & M. Matthews, RAND (2016) Yellow Journalism, PBS (n.d.) Videos The Spy Writers You Love to Read, SPY (2019)  Russian Active Measures: Past, Present & Future, CSIS (2018) The Strategy Behind Russia's Disinformation Campaigns, DW News (n.d.) Meet the KGB Spies Who Invented Fake News, NYT (n.d.) Reports Combatting Targeted Disinformation Campaigns, DHS (2019) Primary Sources Disinformation: Russian Active Measures, Senate Intelligence Committee (2017) KGB Active Measures in SW Asia in 1980-82, Wilson Center Primary Source Collections Rumor Control Project Documents, Library of Congress  *Wildcard Resource* A Clockwork Orange (1962) [novel] A short, sharp satire that ruminates on the nature of society and free will – it will stay with you for a long time to come

“They're not calling you racist because they care about race or racism or eliminating racism. They're calling you racist because it works. … It's a tool to shut people up,” says Konstantin Kisin, a UK-based satirist, political commentator, and co-host of the TRIGGERnometry podcast. Born in Moscow during the Soviet era, Kisin is the author of the new book, “An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West.” “The problem isn't evil, malicious people running around who want to make things worse. The problem is people who buy into ideology that gives them permission to do terrible things in the name of the greater good,” he says. Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Gab: https://gab.com/EpochTV Telegram: https://t.me/EpochTV

In this episode of Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell speaks with Alex Finley, a former CIA officer in the Directorate of Operations and an author of three satirical books depicting life and work at the agency. Finley describes how CIA officers often use humor in unique ways to cope with high-stress assignments, and she and Morell discuss the ways in which satire can illuminate little-known realities about serious subjects. Finley also describes her newfound role as an amateur 'yacht-watcher,' tracking Russian oligarchs' yachts through the port of Barcelona. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.