Podcasts about Secret Love

“It is important to have faith when you're making something,” says Florence Shaw, frontwoman for U.K. post-punk band Dry Cleaning, regarding the hyper-specificity of her lyrics and how they can still feel very relatable, even when she's referencing something unfamiliar. (This, by the way, is one of my favorite things about Dry Cleaning's music.) “You don't have to dumb everything down and you don't have to explain absolutely everything to the audience,” she continues. “I do feel like people will pick things up. I feel like people get it still, and that's a satisfying thing. You have to believe in the perceptiveness of the audience.” As you'll hear episode 134 of the LSQ podcast, the band — Flo, guitarist Tom Dowse, drummer Nick Buxton and bassist Lewis Maynard — have more to say about the idea of faith in the audience and also faith in each each other as bandmates. We also talk more about Secret Love, their brilliant third LP (and I think their best to-date), and we zoom out to discuss their creative histories individually and how they came together as Dry Cleaning. Get tickets for their upcoming tour here. 

On this week's Talkhouse Podcast, we've got two women whose singing styles are similar in that they're both absolutely singular, unmistakable, and wonderfully out of step—just don't call it spoken-word. It's Florence Shaw of Dry Cleaning and Sue Tompkins of Life Without Buildings. As you'll hear in this chat, Dry Cleaning sort of fell together in London around 2017, when the three instrumentalists approached their friend Florence Shaw to add some vocals to the music they had been writing. It turned out that Shaw's approach—speaking dense, clearly crafted but never obvious words—slotted in perfectly with the sort of nervous-yet-precise songs they had been working on. By 2020, Dry Cleaning had signed with the venerated 4AD label and the next year released a debut album, New Long Leg, that earned comparisons to post-punk greats like Siouxsie and Sonic Youth. For their third studio album, Secret Love, Dry Cleaning worked with producer-slash-musician Cate Le Bon, and they stretched out a bit, mellowing the sharp corners a bit while Shaw experiments more with vocal melody than before. Check out “Cruise Ship Designer” from Secret Love right here. Another person that eagle-eared listeners have compared Florence Shaw to is Sue Tompkins of the legendary, kinda-lost Scottish band Life Without Buildings. Life Without Buildings only released one album, Any Other City, in their brief three-year run, but it had a focused impact. Shaw remembers hearing the record as a teen. “It blew my mind that you could free yourself from the pressure of making traditional sense in lyrics,” she told the website Hearing Things, before mentioning that she'd love to meet Tompkins one day and thank her. Well, with some recent activity on the Life Without Buildings front—Tompkins contributed vocals to a new Sleaford Mods song, and the band just announced a couple of reunion shows—it seemed like the perfect time to get them together. In this delightful chat, Tompkins and Shaw talk about the similar origins of their respective bands, how genuinely kind the dudes of Sleaford Mods are, and their understandable reticence about the term “spoken word.” They also chatted a bunch about the TV shows Dragons' Den and Eastenders, but we had to trim that in the interest of time. Trust me, it was great. Enjoy.  Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Sue Tompkins and Florence Shaw for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform and check out all the great stuff at Talkhouse.com. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! Find more illuminating podcasts on the ⁠⁠⁠Talkhouse Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠talkhouse.com⁠⁠⁠ to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠.

What happens if Roz and Mocha secretly fall in love on the show — would they have to hide it, and how jealous would Maurie get? Plus, should you tell your partner when someone flirts with you, Roz shares his favourite and least favourite parts of growing up in Acton, and we debate whether you call out someone who leaves the washroom without washing their hands. We also get into the pain of blowing a kiss to the wrong person and the ultimate bread‑slice controversy: do you eat the ends of the loaf?

Ep. 179. In this episode, I sit down with renowned playwright and theatre innovator Stan Lai for a rich conversation about his extraordinary journey in theatre, his philosophy on creativity, and the cultural forces that shape artistic expression. We explore how his experiences shaped his voice as a playwright and director, and how improvisation became a breakthrough in his early work.Stan shares insights from his book CreativitRy, expanding on his ideas about making space for inspiration by clearing mental clutter and using constraints as catalysts for creativity. He walks me through his Wisdom-Method triangle, a practical framework for unlocking creative energy, and we discuss the habits required to de-label ourselves and unlearn limiting beliefs like perfectionism.Finally, we explore the story behind the Wuzhen Theatre Festival and its role in fostering global cultural connections, nurturing new talent, and building artistic community. Throughout our conversation, we reflect on how Chinese culture informs universal themes in playwriting and how festivals and cultural exchange programs help shape the future of theatre.BioStan Lai has been called ‘the major contemporary Asian playwright of his time, perhaps of all time' (Robert Brustein), ‘the best Chinese-language playwright and director in the world' (BBC), and ‘Asia's top theatre director' (Asiaweek). Born in the US and raised in America and Taiwan, Lai earned a PhD from UC Berkeley before launching a groundbreaking career in Taiwan. His 40+ plays are celebrated across the Chinese-speaking world, including masterpieces such as A Dream Like a Dream and Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land. He is the co-founder of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival and Huichang Theatre Village in China. Theatre Above in Shanghai is a venue dedicated to his works.Check out Stan's Book

Send us a textCharles and Graham take a look at this year's BAFTA nominations.Graham wonders what is behind the explosion of new venues and big gigs in West and North Yorkshire this summer  - Museum Gardens and a lot more!Garnering rave reviews, the unique intelligence of avant indie band Dry Cleaning as new album Secret Love is released.Graham looks forward to Harrogate Film Society's new season of black & white classics and the appearance of ex-`iron Maiden musician, Tony Moore in Knaresborough with his new one man show, Awake.Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

This week we're talking to UK band Dry Cleaning who just released their excellent third album Secret Love via 4AD. We've got all four members with us: vocalist Florence Shaw, guitarist Tom Dowse, bassist Lewis Maynard, and drummer Nick Buxton. We talked about making the album with producer Cate Le Bon and recording at Wilco's Loft Studio in Chicago and at Black Box studios in France's Loire Valley.   Florence tells us about her decision to sing more on Secret Love, and other topics of discussion include: their upcoming North American tour that had to be rescheduled, the Grammy-winning but polarizing artwork for 2022's Stumpwork and the uncanny artwork of the new album, and their first visit to the US which happened days before covid lockdown in 2020. Plus: a surprising amount of talk about food, albums they think everyone should own, and things devolve into chaos when Lewis accidentally knocks his laptop off his coffee table. It's one of a few wild moments that make this episode extra fun. -- Credits: Hosted & produced by Bill Pearis Mixed and mastered by Nick Gray Theme music by Michael Silverstein

Dry Cleaning séduit par son élégance, mais laisse planer le doute sur sa capacité à durer. The post Secret Love : Dry Cleaning, entre classe et monotonie first appeared on Radio Vostok.

Dry Cleaning séduit par son élégance, mais laisse planer le doute sur sa capacité à durer. The post Secret Love : Dry Cleaning, entre classe et monotonie first appeared on Radio Vostok.

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Dry Cleaning expand their idiosyncratic sound on their third LP, creating fuller and more accessible songs. We discuss their third album, "Secret Love," on episode #246 of For the Record. For all the past episodes, visit ForTheRecordPodcast.com. 

Durante toda esta semana repasamos el tercer álbum de la banda británica, comentado por dos de sus componentes, Nick Buxton y Florence Shaw.En el programa de hoy también sonaron nuevas canciones de Sleaford Mods, Puma Blue, Monstruo Laberinto, Bisagra, Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Charlotte Day Wilson, New Constellations y Ya Tseen.Escuchar audio

"I wanted to be a mermaid...who am I to judge?"On the show this week:00:00:47 NewsMatt Kwasniewski-Kelvin has diedFender releases Fender Studio Pro00:08:36 Secret Love by Dry Cleaning review discussion00:39:59 Upcoming releases

Dělníci kultury #38 mimo jiné o plánu zrušit koncesionářské poplatky, portrétu Timothéeho Chalameta, knize Dvojnice od Naomi Klein nebo desku Atheny Chlebové Vodsrdce.V dalším díle videopodcastu týdeníku Respekt Dělníci kultury spolu Jindřiška Bláhová, Pavel Turek a Jan H. Vitvar debatují o tom, co je v uplynulém týdnu v kultuře zaujalo a o své aktuální práci. Tentokrát došlo na: - nápad ministra kultury zrušit koncesionářské poplatky - desku Atheny Chlebové Vodsrdce - klauzurní výstavu na AVU - portrét herce Timothéeho Chalameta - román Ilony Ferkové AMEN (Kher) - rozhovor s archeologem Jiřím A. Svobodou o jeho knize Paleolit českých zemí (Academia) - knihy Naomi Klein Dvojnice (Alarm) a Zbigniewa Rokity Odřanie (Absynt)- album Secret Love londýnské čtveřice Dry Ceaning- filmy Věry Chytilové Panelstory aneb Jak se rodí sídliště a Faunovo velmi pozdní odpoledneKdyž už člověk jednou je, tak má sledovat kulturu v Respektu.

In December of 2025, the world tragically lost actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to him by revisiting their 2014 interview in which they discuss This Is Spinal Tap, films, music and more. They also review new music from Lily Allen and Dry Cleaning.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Spinal Tap, "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984Dry Cleaning, "Hit My Head All Day," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026Dry Cleaning, "Rocks," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026Dry Cleaning, "Blood," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026Lily Allen, "West End Girl," West End Girl, BMG, 2025Lily Allen, "Madeline," West End Girl, BMG, 2025Lily Allen, "Just Enough," West End Girl, BMG, 2025Spinal Tap, "Rock and Roll Creation," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984Spinal Tap, "Cups and Cakes," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984Spinal Tap, "Gimme Some Money," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984Spinal Tap, "Big Bottom," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath," Black Sabbath, Vertigo, 1970Spinal Tap, "Head Hole," This Is Spinal Tap, Polydor, 1984Roxy Music, "If There Is Something," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

durée : 00:11:42 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Avec "Secret Love", Dry Cleaning signe un troisième album post-punk mêlant spoken word incisif, riffs secs et atmosphères hypnotiques. L'album explore paranoïa, solitude et amitié, porté par la production de Cate Le Bon et de nombreuses collaborations. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Carole Boinet Journaliste française; Christophe Conte Journaliste

durée : 00:27:45 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Aujourd'hui, au menu de notre débat critique : la musique britannique à l'honneur avec la sortie de deux albums attendus, "The Demise of Planet X" des Sleaford Mods et "Secret Love" de Dry Cleaning. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Carole Boinet Journaliste française; Christophe Conte Journaliste

Ce 13 janvier, Marjorie Hache traverse les décennies et les styles dans RTL2 Pop-Rock Station. The Beatles ouvrent la soirée, avant une sélection mêlant Pulp, The Doors, Blondie ou Queens Of The Stone Age. L'actualité n'est pas oubliée avec Geese, et leur titre "Cobra", tandis qu'un clin d'œil anniversaire est adressé à Wayne Coyne des Flaming Lips avec "Do You Realize?". L'émission met ensuite en lumière l'album de la semaine, "Secret Love" de Dry Cleaning. Le groupe londonien confirme son évolution avec "Let Me Grow and You'll See the Fruit", morceau introspectif porté par le spoken word de Florence Shaw. La programmation enchaîne avec Perfume Genius, The Runaways et Rise Of The Northstar, avant la reprise du soir, "No Diggity" de Blackstreet, revisitée en version pop par Chet Faker. La seconde partie de RTL2 Pop-Rock Station se fait plus apaisée, avec Queens Of The Stone Age, Air, Tom Petty ou The Cure. La recommandation de Francis Zégut est signée Fast Money Music. La nouveauté Fresh Fresh Fresh du jour met en avant The Twilight Sad avec "Designed The Loose", avant une fin d'émission marquée par Flavien Berger et un détour par Therapy?. The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun Geese - Cobra The Flaming Lips - Do You Realize?? Pulp - Disco 2000 Blondie - Denis Audioslave - Be Yourself Aerosmith - Love In An Elevator Dry Cleaning - Let Me Grow And You'll See The Fruit The Doors - Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) Perfume Genius - On The Floor The Runaways - Cherry Bomb Rise Of The Northstar - Neo Paris Chet Faker - No Diggity Queens Of The Stone Age - Make It Wit Chu Air - Sexy Boy Fast Money Music - Lover Boy America - Ventura Highway Tom Petty - Learning To Fly Foo Fighters - Asking For A Friend Van Halen - Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love Starcrawler - Road Kill The Twilight Sad - Designed To Lose The Cure - Just Like Heaven Flavien Berger - La Fête Noire Therapy? - Nowhere Bruise Control - Gone To Ground Julie Driscoll - Season Of The Witch Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

2021 年，《New Long Leg》让伦敦乐队 Dry Cleaning 凭借独特的“念白”风格在一众“脱欧后朋克”浪潮中脱颖而出。主唱 Florence Shaw 笔下的词作精妙，寥寥几笔就能勾勒出文学性十足的场景和人物；她冷峻的念白腔与激烈、刚猛的器乐编排形成了强烈反差，仿佛两股截然不同的力量时刻在彼此较劲。彼时疫情尚未消散，Dry Cleaning 音乐中那种奇特的角力感，也成了我回忆里那段动荡时光的独特注解。 时间来到 2026 年，乐队第三张专辑《Secret Love》见证了他们的一次转身。本期节目邀请到 Dry Cleaning 的主唱 Florence Shaw 和贝斯手 Lewis Maynard，一同深度探讨这张“走出去”完成的新作。吉他依然轰鸣，节奏依旧硬朗，歌词仍旧犀利，而 Florence 第一次尝试放下标志性的讽刺语调，在制作人 Cate Le Bon 的鼓励下，用歌声袒露内心的柔软与不完美。种种尝试背后，是 Dry Cleaning 力求摆脱过往的成功经验。乐队四人依旧享受着心照不宣的默契，在这场名为“Secret Love”的旅程中，他们想要传递给听众的不止音乐，更有一份容纳脆弱的悲悯余地，以及在疲惫世界里“允许自己不合时宜”的许可。 Show Notes: 00:00 回顾 Dry Cleaning 的成名之路与 2021 年的亮相； 02:41 从芝加哥到南法，录制《Secret Love》就像公路旅行； 09:24 Florence 谈演唱中的“脆弱感”与 Cate Le Bon 的不完美美学； 16:08 诗人 or 作词人？随着音乐念白也是一种叛逆； 27:05 做音乐的默契：你做你的，我好放手做我的； 38:02 《Secret Love》封面，是行刑还是疗愈？ 45:09 在越来越糟的世界里，给自己一份“许可”去面对脆弱。 《周末变奏》开通豆瓣页面，欢迎标记、点评。 → 选曲/撰稿/配音/制作/包装：方舟 → 主题音乐：Yu Su → 题图版式：六花 → 私信/合作联络： 小红书/微博/网易云/小宇宙 @线性方舟 → 《周末变奏》WX听友群敲门群主：aharddaysnight

Die Liebe zu Dry Cleaning ist gar nicht mehr so secret. Schon ihr Debütalbum war Sounds! Album der Woche und auch ihr drittes «Secret Love», ist es wieder. Wie kann man auch Florence Shaws gelangweiltem Sprechgesang über ihre «inside thoughts» widerstehen! Noch nie groovte es bei Dry Cleaning so sehr wie auf der dritten Platte. Detailverliebte Instrumentals unter analytischen Lyrics ad absurdum. Zwischen Abgrund und Aufstieg, Hoffnungslosigkeit und Zuversicht. Das Musikjahr 2026 ist eröffnet. Und Sounds! verlost jeden Abend Vinyl und CDs des ersten Albums der Woche im 2026: Dry Cleaning «Secret Love».

Segundo volumen de los discos más esperados de 2026, como "Secret Love", de Dry Cleaning, que se acaba de publicar, "Paradises", de Ladytron, que llega en marzo, el próximo de Xoel López y de Querido y el que, ojalá, llegue de Father John Misty, que acaba de compartir la preciosa, "The Old Law". FATHER JOHN MISTY - The Old LawCAVETOWN - Sailboat (feat. Chloe Moriondo)RATBOYS – AnywhereVIAGRA BOYS - Therapy IIA$AP ROCKY - Punk RockyLADYTRON - Caught in the Blink of an EyeSHELF LIVES - Shelf Lives - frissioNQUERIDO, DAVID RUIZ - ¿El Corazón?XOEL LÓPEZ - Sombras ChinasDAVID BOWIE - StarmanTHE CURE - A Fragile Thing (Mark Saunders Heartbroken Remix)DRY CLEANING - My Soul / Half PintSLEAFORD MODS - No Touch radio editTIGERS JAW - GhostTHE CRIBS - Never the SameCAST - Poison Vine (feat. P.P. Arnold)Escuchar audio

Ce lundi 12 janvier, RTL2 Pop-Rock Station lance la semaine avec une programmation dense, entre grands classiques et actualité brûlante. Pink Floyd, ZZ Top, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Depeche Mode ou Led Zeppelin jalonnent la soirée. L'émission rend également hommage à Bob Weir, une des fondateurs du Grateful Dead, disparu ce week-end. C'est "Secret Love" le troisième disque de Dry Cleaning, groupe post-punk du sud de Londres, qui est désigné album de la semaine. Plus art pop que leurs disques précédents, le disque met en avant le phrasé singulier de Florence Shaw, entre observations du quotidien et regard social, illustré ce soir par le titre "Joy". La cover du jour revisite A Girl Like You d'Edwyn Collins par Animal Triste, accompagné de Marina Hands, dans une version plus sombre. On retrouve dans la deuxième heure Father John Misty, Jimi Hendrix, Courtney Barnett ou Radiohead, avant une Fresh Fresh Fresh consacrée aux Sha La Das, formation familiale mêlant soul, funk et doo-wop, avec "Stop Using My Love" extrait de leur nouvel album "Your Picture". Archive - Look At Us Depeche Mode - Dream On Led Zeppelin - Communication Breakdown Greta Van Fleet - Highway Tune The B-52'S - Love Shack Chris Isaak - Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing ZZ Top - La Grange Dry Cleaning - Joy Manu Chao - Je Ne T'aime Plus Grateful Dead - Touch Of Grey Pink Floyd - Money Bandit Bandit - Pas Le Temps Animal Triste Feat Marina Hands - A Girl Like You Cage The Elephant - Ain't No Rest For The Wicked The Offspring - Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) Hord - Rkvk Ted Nugent - Wango Tango Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Date With The Night Father John Misty - The Old Law Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe Courtney Barnett - Pedestrian At Best The Sha La Das - Stop Using My Love Radiohead - Just Suicidal Tendencies - War Inside My Head Hotei - Battle Without Honor Or Humanity Presidents Of The USA - Lump Sleaford Mods - The Good Life Ft. Gwendoline Christie & Big Special Ethel Cain - Punish Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Wer auf markante Lyrics und repetitive Gitarrenmotive steht, ist vielleicht schon länger in Dry Cleaning verliebt. Auf ihrem dritten Album „Secret Love“ treibt die Band aus South London ihren surrealistischen Post-Punk weiter voran – diesmal mit mehr musikalischer Vulnerabilität und erstmals unter der Produktion von Cate Le Bon. von Mirco Kaempf

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We look ahead to some of the albums we're most excited about for the new year, from sure bets like Dry Cleaning and Beverly Glenn-Copeland to rumored releases from some pretty big names.(00:00) Intro(01:26) Dry Cleaning: “Cruise Ship Designer,” from ‘Secret Love'(05:03) Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore: “Perpetual Adoration,” from ‘Tragic Magic'(07:48) Ásgeir: “Smoke,” from ‘Julia'(12:27) Joyce Manor: “All My Friends Are So Depressed,” from ‘I Used To Go To This Bar'(17:45) Beverly Glenn-Copeland: “Laughter In Summer (with Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland),” from ‘Laughter In Summer'(21:06) gobbinjr: “Just a dream,” from ‘crystal rabbit moon'(24:59) Danny L Harle, Oklou & MNEK: “Crystallise My Tears,” from ‘Cerulean'(28:08) August Ponthier: “Handsome,” from ‘Everywhere Isn't Texas'(31:14) Mumford & Sons: “Rubber Band Man (with Hozier),” from ‘Prizefighter'Support the show by leaving a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend!Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Happy Rātu e hoa mā! Rosetta and Milly have got your morning covered with three hours of awesome tunes. Plus, a chance to win our album of the week - Dry Cleaning's Secret Love (out Jan 9)! Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters! 

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome Stan Lai, one of the world's most acclaimed playwrights and theatre directors. Born in the U.S. and raised in both America and Taiwan, Stan earned his PhD from UC Berkeley and has since written over 40 groundbreaking plays, including A Dream Like a Dream and Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land. He is also the co-founder of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival and Huichang Theatre Village, and the creative force behind Theatre Above in Shanghai, a venue devoted entirely to his work.Today, Stan reads from Chapter Four of his new book, CreativitRy, released by Anthem Press — a deeply reflective and practical guide to awakening your own creative potential. Drawing on Buddhist philosophy and his own artistic journey, Stan explores the balance of wisdom and method, two essential parts of the creative process.He shares a transformative moment from a teaching trip to India, where a discussion with a Buddhist monk led him to realize that creativity, like spiritual practice, requires both technical skill and inner wisdom. Without this balance, our work—and our lives—remain incomplete.“To be an artist, you need to have skills. At the same time, you must have the wisdom to know what to use those skills for.”— Stan Lai, CreativitRyInstagram: @Stanlai99Book: CreativitRy on Amazon →Five Minutes of Peace is created by The Peace Room, Boise — offering Reiki treatments, crystal healings, and workshops for personal and spiritual growth.Learn more at www.thepeaceroom.love.

Today we're honored to welcome Stan Lai, one of the world's most celebrated playwrights and theatre directors. He has been called by one critic ‘the major contemporary Asian playwright of his time, perhaps of all time' and by the BBC ‘the best Chinese-language playwright and director in the world'. Stan's Website @Stanlai99 on Instagram Stan on YouTube Born in the U.S. and raised in both America and Taiwan, Stan earned his PhD from UC Berkeley before launching a groundbreaking career in Taiwan that now spans over 40 acclaimed plays, including masterpieces like A Dream Like a Dream and Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land. He's also the co-founder of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival and Huichang Theatre Village in China, and his Shanghai venue, Theatre Above, is dedicated entirely to his work.Stan joins us today to discuss his new book, CreativitRy: Asia's Iconic Playwright Reveals the Art of Creativity, coming in November 2025 from Anthem Press — a transformative guide that blends memoir, Buddhist philosophy, and practical methods for unlocking the creative potential that lives within each of us. https://a.co/d/56PRqeG5 QuestionsThe Source of CreativityStan, you've said that CreativitRy explores “where creativity lives — within each and every one of us.” How did your own creative process as a playwright and director lead you to this realization, and what inspired you to put these ideas into book form?From Stage to Page — Translating Art into InsightYour plays are known for their emotional depth and philosophical reach. How was writing about creativity — in prose rather than in performance — a different kind of creative act for you?Buddhist Wisdom and Creative FlowYou describe the book as rooted in Buddhist thought, guiding readers to unlock creativity through introspection rather than productivity hacks. How do mindfulness and spiritual awareness shape your own approach to artistic creation?Creativity as Education — A New FrontierCreativitRy is being adopted as the foundational text for a new Department of Creative Studies at major Chinese universities. How did that initiative come about, and what does it say about the growing importance of creativity in education and society today?The Universality of the Creative JourneyYou've been praised by artists like Ang Lee and Jack Ma for bridging the arts, business, and human growth. What do you hope readers — whether they're artists, entrepreneurs, or students — will take away from CreativitRy about living a truly creative life?Stan, as we close, what's one piece of advice you'd offer to someone who feels disconnected from their creativity — someone who wants to rediscover that creative energy in everyday life?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee — fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.com.And be sure to download your free e-book of Your World of Creativity when you visit

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Kyoto Cafe's Secret: Love Unfolds During the Festive Chill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の静かなカフェは、冬の寒さから逃れる温かい避難所です。En: The quiet cafe in Kyoto is a warm refuge from the winter cold.Ja: やわらかなライトがともり、新鮮なコーヒーの香りが漂うこの場所は、ハルートとユイがよく足を運ぶお気に入りのスポットでした。En: With soft lights glowing and the aroma of fresh coffee wafting through the air, this place was a favorite spot for Haruto and Yui, who often visited it.Ja: クリスマスが近づくある日、ハルートはユイをこのカフェに誘いました。En: On a day when Christmas was approaching, Haruto invited Yui to this cafe.Ja: 彼は、心の中でこっそり彼女に気持ちを伝える準備をしていました。En: He was secretly preparing to express his feelings to her in his heart.Ja: しかし、適切なプレゼントを見つけるのに苦労していました。En: However, he struggled to find the right gift.Ja: 「彼女に思いを伝えるには、どんなプレゼントがいいだろう？」と彼は考え続けます。En: "What kind of gift would convey my feelings to her?" he continued to ponder.Ja: 二人が座り、温かいコーヒーをすすり始めると、外の寒さなど忘れてしまうほど温かい空間に包まれました。En: As the two sat and began to sip their warm coffee, they found themselves enveloped in a cozy atmosphere that made them forget the cold outside.Ja: カフェの小さなクリスマスの装飾が、彼らの会話を優しく彩ります。En: The small Christmas decorations at the cafe gently colored their conversation.Ja: 窓の外では小雪がちらちらと舞っていました。En: Outside the window, light snowflakes were fluttering down.Ja: ハルートは、自分の席で静かにユイを見つめました。En: Haruto quietly gazed at Yui from his seat.Ja: 元気で明るい彼女の笑顔は、彼にとって何よりのインスピレーションでした。En: Her cheerful and bright smile was his greatest inspiration.Ja: 彼は、ユイに想いを伝える最良の方法を必死に模索していました。En: He was desperately searching for the best way to express his feelings to Yui.Ja: すると、不意にアイデアが浮かび上がります。En: Then, suddenly an idea came to him.Ja: ハルートは、彼が描いたユイとのたくさんの思い出のスケッチをまとめた手作りのスケッチブックをプレゼントすることに決めました。En: Haruto decided to give her a handmade sketchbook filled with sketches of many memories he had drawn with Yui.Ja: 彼のお気に入りの瞬間を丁寧に描いたそれは、ハルートの彼女への特別なメッセージでした。En: Carefully depicting his favorite moments, it was a special message from him to her.Ja: 「ユイ、ちょっと見てみて。」ハルートは緊張しながらスケッチブックを渡します。En: "Yui, take a look at this," Haruto said nervously as he handed her the sketchbook.Ja: ユイはページをめくり、驚きと感動が彼女の顔に浮かびます。En: As Yui turned the pages, surprise and emotion appeared on her face.Ja: その中には、日常の些細な美しい瞬間が詰まっていました。En: Inside were captured the beautiful trivial moments of everyday life.Ja: 「ありがとう、ハルート！こんな素敵なもの…」彼女は微笑み、目を潤ませました。En: "Thank you, Haruto! What a wonderful gift..." she smiled with tears in her eyes.Ja: そして、彼女自身もハルートに特別なプレゼントを渡しました。それは、彼への愛を詩に綴ったものでした。En: Then she also gave Haruto a special present, a poem expressing her love for him.Ja: ハルートはその瞬間、言葉にしないと伝わらない思いがあることを学びました。En: At that moment, Haruto learned that some feelings must be expressed in words to be understood.Ja: ユイの詩に心を温かくしながら、彼は彼女に対する想いが届いたことを感じました。En: Warmed by Yui's poem, he felt that his feelings for her had reached her.Ja: その日の静かなカフェでの二人の会話は、新しい関係の始まりでした。En: The conversation between the two in the quiet cafe that day marked the beginning of a new relationship.Ja: ハルートは他人に対しても自分に対しても、開かれた心で生きることの大切さを知ったのです。En: Haruto realized the importance of living with an open heart, both towards others and himself.Ja: 彼の心は、まるでクリスマスの灯りのように温かく、明るく輝いていました。En: His heart shone warmly and brightly, like the lights of Christmas. Vocabulary Words:refuge: 避難所aroma: 香りwafting: 漂うponder: 考え続けるenveloped: 包まれましたfluttering: 舞っていましたgazed: 見つめましたinspiration: インスピレーションdesperately: 必死にdepicting: 描いたtrivial: 些細なcheerful: 元気でsketchbook: スケッチブックemotively: 感動がcaptured: 詰まっていましたpoem: 詩express: 伝えるrelationship: 関係reached: 届いたimportance: 大切さopen heart: 開かれた心shone: 輝いていましたnervously: 緊張しながらsurprise: 驚きemotion: 感動signaling: 彩りますsumptuous: 素敵なmoment: 瞬間mellow: 温かくbrightly: 明るく

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Halloween Secret: Love and Loyalty at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-31-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens glødede i skæret af de mange lygter og græskar, der prydede stierne.En: Tivoli Gardens glowed in the light of the many lanterns and pumpkins that adorned the paths.Da: Det var Halloween, og selvom aftenen var kølig, fyldte varme fra græskarlygter og glade stemmer luften.En: It was Halloween, and although the evening was cool, warmth from the pumpkin lanterns and happy voices filled the air.Da: Freja gik målrettet gennem menneskemængden, mens hendes øjne uafbrudt spejdede efter hendes kontakt.En: Freja walked purposefully through the crowd, her eyes constantly scanning for her contact.Da: Mads gik ved siden af hende, klædt ud som en munter pirat.En: Mads walked beside her, dressed as a cheerful pirate.Da: "Freja, har du set Sofie?"En: "Freja, have you seen Sofie?"Da: spurgte han lykkeligt.En: he asked happily.Da: Han havde planlagt sin store overraskelse i ugevis.En: He had been planning his big surprise for weeks.Da: Men Freja havde andet i tankerne; et meget vigtigt møde ventede hende.En: But Freja had other things on her mind; a very important meeting awaited her.Da: Da de nåede den store springvand, stoppede Mads og prikkede Freja på skulderen.En: When they reached the large fountain, Mads stopped and tapped Freja on the shoulder.Da: "Jeg har tænkt mig at fri til hende.En: "I'm going to propose to her.Da: Kan du hjælpe mig med at få hende herover på det rette tidspunkt?"En: Can you help me get her over here at the right time?"Da: Frejas hjerte sank lidt.En: Freja's heart sank a little.Da: Hun var nødt til at hjælpe Mads, men hendes mission var også presserende.En: She had to help Mads, but her mission was also urgent.Da: Sofie ankom kort tid efter, iført en sort heksedragt.En: Sofie arrived shortly after, dressed in a black witch costume.Da: Hendes øjne strålede, men hun virkede også en smule mistænksom.En: Her eyes sparkled, but she also seemed a bit suspicious.Da: "Hvad er det, Mads, der er så hemmelighedsfuldt?"En: "What is it, Mads, that's so secretive?"Da: spurgte hun med et skævt smil.En: she asked with a crooked smile.Da: Freja ledte efter sin kontakt.En: Freja was looking for her contact.Da: Hun havde kun få minutter tilbage.En: She had only a few minutes left.Da: Pludselig opstod en god mulighed.En: Suddenly, a good opportunity arose.Da: "Åh, kom, Sofie.En: "Oh, come, Sofie.Da: Se lige den fine spøgelseshus derovre!"En: Just look at that nice haunted house over there!"Da: fremsagde Freja, mens hun diskret pegede.En: Freja exclaimed while discreetly pointing.Da: Sofie lod sig trække til siden, mens En person i en lang kappe kom tættere på.En: Sofie allowed herself to be pulled aside, as a person in a long cloak came closer.Da: Freja hviskede hurtigt den aftalte sætning til den kappeklædte skikkelse, der smilede og gav hende en lille forseglet konvolut.En: Freja quickly whispered the agreed phrase to the cloaked figure, who smiled and handed her a small sealed envelope.Da: Freja stak den i lommen og vendte sig tilbage mod Mads og Sofie.En: Freja tucked it into her pocket and turned back to Mads and Sofie.Da: I mellemtiden havde Mads knælet foran springvandet.En: In the meantime, Mads had knelt in front of the fountain.Da: Engang så virkeligt løftet han en lille glitrende ring op mod Sofie.En: Once so real, he lifted a small sparkling ring toward Sofie.Da: "Sofie, vil du gifte dig med mig?"En: "Sofie, will you marry me?"Da: Freja holdt vejret, bange for at deres lille afbræk havde ødelagt øjeblikket.En: Freja held her breath, afraid their little interruption had ruined the moment.Da: Men Sofie gispede og tog hænderne til munden, inden hun lo og nikkede.En: But Sofie gasped and brought her hands to her mouth before laughing and nodding.Da: "Ja, selvfølgelig vil jeg det!"En: "Yes, of course I will!"Da: Folkemængden omkring dem klappede, og Freja åndede lettet op.En: The crowd around them applauded, and Freja breathed a sigh of relief.Da: Hun havde klaret det.En: She had done it.Da: Da aftenen sluttede, og Tivoli Gardens var fyldt med musik og latter, gik Freja, Mads og Sofie arm i arm.En: As the evening ended and Tivoli Gardens was filled with music and laughter, Freja, Mads, and Sofie walked arm in arm.Da: Freja følte en varm følelse af tilfredshed.En: Freja felt a warm sense of satisfaction.Da: Hun havde gennemført sin mission og samtidig hjulpet sine venner med at få en uforglemmelig aften.En: She had completed her mission and, at the same time, helped her friends have an unforgettable evening.Da: Freja lærte, at venskab og loyalitet kunne gå hånd i hånd, selv med en hemmelig og risikabel karriere.En: Freja learned that friendship and loyalty could go hand in hand, even with a secret and risky career.Da: Og mens Tivoli lukkede for natten, vidste hun, at endnu en eventyr nat ventede.En: And as Tivoli closed for the night, she knew that yet another adventurous night awaited. Vocabulary Words:glowed: glødedelantern: lygteadorned: prydedepurposefully: målrettetscanning: spejdedepirate: piratsurprise: overraskelsemission: missionurgent: presserendefountain: springvandpropose: fricostume: dragtcrooked: skævtsuspicious: mistænksomhaunted: spøgelseshuscloaked: kappeklædteenvelope: konvolutknelt: knæletsparkling: glitrendegasped: gispedeapplauded: klappederelief: lettetsatisfaction: tilfredshedunforgettable: uforglemmeligloyalty: loyalitetrisky: risikabeladventurous: eventyrcloak: kappesealed: forsegletinterruption: afbræk

There have long been whispers of a romance between Queen Victoria and her Scottish servant John Brown, but nothing concrete to support them. This Long Read – written by historian Dr Fern Riddell, author of an explosive new book on the subject – reveals how she turned sleuth to track down evidence of their secret passion. HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today's feature originally appeared in the September 2025 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you discover the man you love has been living a double life, or worse, when it turns out you're not the only one he's been lying to? In this wild episode, Mel and Suzie read two explosive listener write-ins; one is from a wife revealing a jaw-dropping story of her husband's secret love child, the other from a man who is the "love child," the product of a hidden marriage. From the shocking discoveries to the emotional wreckage left behind, Mel and Suzie dive deep into the lies, the denial, and the heartbreak that comes when the truth finally surfaces. Why do some men risk everything to live two lives? And what should you do if you ever find yourself in the same devastating situation? With their signature mix of humour, empathy, and tough love, Mel and Suzie break down the red flags, the psychology behind double lives, and the lessons every woman can take away. Real stories, raw emotions, and reactions you won't forget, this is one episode you'll be talking about long after it ends. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.

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The Iran-Contra affair captivated this country in the late 1980’s and the two central figures from that moment in history, have just privately wedded. It’s Amy’s favorite story of the week, that you may have missed! Oliver North and Fawn Hall are newlyweds, their friends say they reconnected at Oliver North’s wife’s funeral last November, but his children say they weren’t invited to the wedding, and in fact, had no idea they were even dating. Despite the mystery behind their love story, it’s one we are rooting for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iran-Contra affair captivated this country in the late 1980’s and the two central figures from that moment in history, have just privately wedded. It’s Amy’s favorite story of the week, that you may have missed! Oliver North and Fawn Hall are newlyweds, their friends say they reconnected at Oliver North’s wife’s funeral last November, but his children say they weren’t invited to the wedding, and in fact, had no idea they were even dating. Despite the mystery behind their love story, it’s one we are rooting for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iran-Contra affair captivated this country in the late 1980’s and the two central figures from that moment in history, have just privately wedded. It’s Amy’s favorite story of the week, that you may have missed! Oliver North and Fawn Hall are newlyweds, their friends say they reconnected at Oliver North’s wife’s funeral last November, but his children say they weren’t invited to the wedding, and in fact, had no idea they were even dating. Despite the mystery behind their love story, it’s one we are rooting for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iran-Contra affair captivated this country in the late 1980’s and the two central figures from that moment in history, have just privately wedded. It’s Amy’s favorite story of the week, that you may have missed! Oliver North and Fawn Hall are newlyweds, their friends say they reconnected at Oliver North’s wife’s funeral last November, but his children say they weren’t invited to the wedding, and in fact, had no idea they were even dating. Despite the mystery behind their love story, it’s one we are rooting for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam recaps his Rogan experience and reads a surprising letter live on the show from a woman who wants to hook up with him. Also this week we talk Netanyahu on PBD, Amanda Seales getting WRECKED by other black people in debate, Kim Iversen being menaced, Marc Maron being a dick, and a new comedian embodying the Andrew Dice Clay spirit -- maybe a little too much.For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for hair loss, ED, weight loss, and more, visit www.hims.com/brokensim.Head to www.tempomeals.com/brokensim for 60-percent off your first box!More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/brokensimulationSocial media: Twitter: @samtripoli, @johnnywoodard Instagram: @samtripoli, @johnnyawoodardWant to see Sam live? Visit www.samtripoli.com for tickets!Broken Simulation Hosts: Sam Tripoli, Johnny Woodard

This week on Eavesdroppin', it's our first summer special! While Geordie & Michelle enjoy a hard-earned break, we've re-issued a mash-up of classic episodes we hope you'll enjoy!Geordie begins with a revisit of the Pricks & Privacy episode from Season 3, episode 6, where she looks at the serious topic of needle spiking. What is needle spiking? Why has it become a new date-rape phenomena in the UK? Are women being pricked and injected, or is it something else? Who is The London Monster? What is Piquerism? And is unauthorized hair cutting assault? Is the phenomena actually needle spiking or drink spiking? You decide… We then go all the way back to 2021 to Season 2 Episode 42 to revisit the secret love child of Charles and Camilla episode! Who is Simon Durante-Day? Did Camilla really abandon him at 8 months old? Did the Royals file his teeth down and change his eye colour? Why is he putting all these crazy pictures on the internet comparing his family to the Royals? How are Holly and Phil wrapped up in all of this? And will Charles and Camilla ever agree to take DNA tests? Why would you want those two as your parents anyway? And why does Geordie sound like she's from Spitting Image? Could Michelle's theory actually be true??? Listen to find out! So pop on your headphones, grab a brown lemonade and join Geordie & Michelle for this week's episode, plus chat about telly and more only on Eavesdroppin' podcast. And remember, wherever you are, whatever you do, just keep Eavesdroppin'!*Disclaimer: We don't claim to have any factual info about anything ever and our opinions are just opinions not fact, sooorrrryyy! Don't sue us!Please rate, review, tell your friends and subscribe in all the usual places – we love it when you do!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eavesdroppinDo write in with your stories at hello@eavesdroppinpodcast.com or send us a Voice Note!Listen: http://www.eavesdroppinpodcast.comorhttps://podfollow.com/eavesdroppinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcuzv-EXizUo4emmt9PgfwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eavesdroppinpodcast#needlespoking #charlescamilla #kingcharles #lovechild #ediesedgwick #reallife #truestories #eavesdroppin #eavesdroppinpodcast #eavesdroppincomedypodcast #podcast #comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ever since the 1870s, rumours have swirled around Queen Victoria and her Highland servant John Brown. Were the pair in love? Could they have got married? And might they even have had a secret child? Historian Fern Riddell investigates these claims in her book Victoria's Secret, and has made some dramatic discoveries that she believes cast the story in a new light. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, she outlines her findings.  (Ad) Fern Riddell is the author of Victoria's Secret: The Private Passion of a Queen/ (Ebury, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fvictorias-secret%2Ffern-riddell%2F9781529199314. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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And Just Like That, Season 3 has premiered. Ray J tells on Suge Knight. Was Diddy high on Chelsea Lately? I share a new Karen Read defense theory. Then Lauren and Chanler of Pop Apologists are here! As former Mormons themselves, they weigh in on Secret Loves of Mormon Wives. They brought the scoop on how Meghan Markle would get to meet eligible suitors. Also hot tips from 1958 on how to snag a husband that still apply today. Will Taylor Swift get engaged soon and what would her ring look like? So juicy! Enjoy! -For a limited time only, our listeners are getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code JUICYSCOOP at https://iRestore.com  -Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at ⁠⁠https://BollAndBranch.com/juicyscoop⁠⁠  For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com  and enter the promo code JUICYSCOOP. Right now, listeners of this show can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to https://DipseaStories.com/JUICYSCOOP  to start your free trial. -Find exactly what you're booking for on ⁠https://Booking.com⁠, Booking.YEAH! Stand Up Tickets and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heathermcdonald.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald and get extra juice on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JuicyScoopPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/juicyscoop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Juicy Scoop Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://juicyscoopshop.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www/instagram.com/heathermcdonald ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In 1939, Robert Moses sprung his latest project upon the world -- the Brooklyn-Battery Bridge, connecting the tip of Manhattan to the Brooklyn waterfront, slicing through New York Harbor just to the north of Governor's Island.To build it, Moses dictated that the historic Battery Park would need to be redesigned. And its star attraction the New York Aquarium would have to be demolished.The aquarium was housed in the former military fort Castle Clinton which had seen so much of New York City's history pass through its walls under the name Castle Garden -- first as an early 19th century entertainment venue and later as the Emigrant Landing Depot, which processed millions of newly arriving immigrants.This valuable link to American history would surely have been lost if not for activists like Albert S. Bard, a revolutionary landmarking advocate who countered and disrupted Moses every step of the way.In this episode, Greg interviews another landmarking superstar -- author and civic activist Anthony C. Wood -- on the occasion of his new biography of Bard titled Servant of Beauty: Landmarks, Secret Love, and the Unimagined Life of an Unsung New York Hero.In his research,  Wood discovered a personality far more interesting than his public persona and a man with far more at stake than just his beliefs in preservation.Visit the website for more information and images of things discussed on this show. This episode was edited by Kieran Gannon. 

David Papillon, Ruth 1-2. From the "Various 2025" series.More sermons available online at www.gbcob.org.

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Antonio Pagliarulo, writer and author of The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery & Magic of the Quiet Curse (Weiser Books, 2023) and the forthcoming The Queer Saints: A Radical Guide to Magic, Miracles and Modern Intercession, tells us about the saint for whom  Valentine's Day is named, and listeners tell us about their secret loves.