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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Hated - Frederik Pohl

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 22:27


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Man Who Saw the Future - Edmond Hamilton 2

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 32:48


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WSJ's Take On the Week
Is the Stock Market in a Speculative Bubble? T. Rowe Price CIO Weighs In

WSJ's Take On the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 26:28


Sébastien Page, T. Rowe Price's Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer, joins WSJ's Take On the Week to dig in on whether the market is in a speculative bubble. Page gets into tariffs, AI, and why he thinks the AI stocks have strong financial and economic positions. And he shares what he thinks investors could learn from sports psychology.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
A Scientist Rises - Desmond Winter Hall

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 18:19


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Measure of a Man - Randall Garrett

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 28:56


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Man Who Saw the Future - Edmond Hamilton

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 30:17


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Zero Hour - Alexander Blade

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 10:02


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Resurrection - Robert Shea

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 3:42


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
One-Shot - James B Blish

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 31:58


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If This Goes On (Don't Panic)
Speculative Whiteness Part 2: Alt-Right Nerd with Dr. Jordan S. Carroll

If This Goes On (Don't Panic)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 22:13


In the second part of our column about the alt-right and Speculative Fiction fandom, we discuss the right wing and fandom. Alan and Jordan discuss why nerds/geeks are easy pickings for the alt-right, neurodiversity, eugenics, how the right wing uses fandom, Sad Puppies, Robert Heinlien, and much more.

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
They Twinkled Like Jewels - Philip Jose Farmer

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 37:12


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Weak on Square Roots - Russell Burton 2

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 18:24


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Yillian Way - Keith Laumer

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 36:51


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Forever - Robert Sheckley

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 22:32


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
No Strings Attached - Lester del Rey

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 28:58


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
There is a Reaper - Charles V de Vet

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 11:04


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
All Day September - Roger Kuykendall

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 38:10


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
They Also Serve - Donald E Westlake

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 12:14


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Repairman - Harry Harrison 3

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 31:44


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
No Shield From The Dead - Gordon R Dickson

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 14:48


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Gallery - Rog Phillips

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 40:00


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
A Prize for Edie - Jesse Franklin Bone

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 11:49


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Problem - Alan E Nourse

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 28:09


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Story of the Late Mr Elvesham - H G Wells

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 37:13


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Cat and Mouse - Ralph Williams

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 62:07


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Hills of Home - Alfred Coppel

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 21:00


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Good Neighbors - Edgar Pangborn 2

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 14:41


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Swan Signal - A Bitcoin Podcast
Happy ATH! - Speculative Attack at Scale: Bitcoin's Next Leg Up?

Swan Signal - A Bitcoin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 62:02


Bitcoin at All-Time Highs: The crew celebrates Bitcoin's new all-time highs around $118K and discusses whether we're due for a 10% pullback. Predictions ranged from a short-term dip at $119K to price discovery pushing beyond $130K.Institutional Adoption & Bitcoin Treasuries:Discussion on the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies like Sequans (guided by Swan) and how they differ in execution, strategy, and impact.The panel emphasizes that these companies aren't meant for retail speculation but as vehicles for institutions to gain Bitcoin exposure.“Speculative attack at scale” is driving corporate demand for Bitcoin.Quiet Retail Cycle: Despite price highs, retail interest remains muted, with Google Trends for “Bitcoin” near 2023 levels. The hosts see this as a bullish signal, suggesting institutional accumulation is driving the market.Macro Environment:Trump's renewed market cheerleading and calls for lower interest rates.Powell's Fed likely to hold steady this month, with potential cuts later in the year.The panel sees a “growth at all costs” fiscal pivot favoring risk assets.Germany's Blunder: Germany's sale of 50K BTC at ~$58K now looks like a historic mistake.Elon Musk & Bitcoin: Musk tweets “Fiat is hopeless,” fueling speculation about his future engagement with Bitcoin. The hosts warn against “politician and billionaire simping.”14-Year-Old Bitcoin Moves: A 2011 wallet holding 80K BTC (~$8.7B) moved funds to new addresses. Likely for security upgrades, not immediate selling.Swan Private Updates: Swan Private team shares stories about helping clients with Bitcoin wealth management, custody, and estate planning during this bull run. Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
No Moving Parts - Murray F Yaco

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 44:05


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Test Rocket! - Jack Douglas

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 7:10


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Project Hush - William Tenn

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 15:56


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NPR's Book of the Day
In the new speculative novel 'Weepers,' mourning is outsourced to professionals

NPR's Book of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 8:23


In Peter Mendelsund's novel Weepers, many in the world are concerned they'll be replaced by smart machines. But a cowboy poet named Ed has found work in the American Southwest. He's a professional weeper, part of a group of union workers hired to mourn at funerals. In today's episode, Mendelsund tells NPR's Scott Simon that the novel was inspired, in part, by the author's own experience with depression and "oversensitivity."To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Big Pill - Raymond Z Gallun

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 49:59


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Year of the Big Thaw - Marion Zimmer Bradley

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 17:06


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Talkative Tree - H B Fyfe

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 22:23


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Tight Squeeze - Dean Charles Ing

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 34:35


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The White Feather Hex - Don Peterson

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 32:09


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
An Incident on Route 12 - James H Schmitz 2

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 9:41


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Just the Zoo of Us
294: Speculative Evolution w/ Roxy Valdez!

Just the Zoo of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 90:32


Join Ellen & special guest, digital artist and character designer Roxy Valdez, for a multimedia exploration of the intersection where real-world biology and ecology meets the imagination: speculative evolution! We discuss the world of the Amphiterra Project, the academic research and creative process that goes into designing creatures for science fiction and fantasy, and even team up to roll dice and make our very own creatures. Our guest provides illustrations and an interactive spec evo prompt generator that will be posted on our socials to accompany this episode!Links:Follow Roxy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bighugefrog.bsky.socialFind more of Roxy's work and info: https://bighugefrog.carrd.co/Find the Amphiterra Project: https://amphiterra.weebly.com/Roxy's Recommendations:Serina: https://sites.google.com/site/worldofserina/homeRunaway to the Stars: https://www.runawaytothestars.com/The Snouters: Form and Life of the Rhinogrades: https://archive.org/details/snoutersforml00stumDougal Dixon: https://www.dougal-dixon.co.uk/Curious Archive: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousArchiveFor more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The 4D Doodler - Graph Waldeyer

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 33:31


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Just the Zoo of Us
294: Speculative Evolution w/ Roxy Valdez!

Just the Zoo of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 90:32


Join Ellen & special guest, digital artist and character designer Roxy Valdez, for a multimedia exploration of the intersection where real-world biology and ecology meets the imagination: speculative evolution! We discuss the world of the Amphiterra Project, the academic research and creative process that goes into designing creatures for science fiction and fantasy, and even team up to roll dice and make our very own creatures. Our guest provides illustrations and an interactive spec evo prompt generator that will be posted on our socials to accompany this episode!Links:Follow Roxy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bighugefrog.bsky.socialFind more of Roxy's work and info: https://bighugefrog.carrd.co/Find the Amphiterra Project: https://amphiterra.weebly.com/Roxy's Recommendations:Serina: https://sites.google.com/site/worldofserina/homeRunaway to the Stars: https://www.runawaytothestars.com/The Snouters: Form and Life of the Rhinogrades: https://archive.org/details/snoutersforml00stumDougal Dixon: https://www.dougal-dixon.co.uk/Curious Archive: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousArchiveFor more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Crystal Egg - H G Wells

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 39:24


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Radio Law Talk
HR1 CONC: Brian Kohberger Denied Alternative Suspects, Deemed Speculative; Sean Combs To Not Take Stand, No Defense Witnesses Called

Radio Law Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 53:01


Visit: RadioLawTalk.com for information & full episodes! Follow us on Facebook: bit.ly/RLTFacebook Follow us on Twitter: bit.ly/RLTTwitter Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/RLTInstagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Owf1BEB-klmtD_92-uqzg Your Radio Law Talk hosts are exceptional attorneys and love what they do! They take breaks from their day jobs and make time for Radio Law Talk so that the rest of the country can enjoy the law like they do. Follow Radio Law Talk on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Now We Are Three - Joe L Hensley

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 27:14


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Unnecessary Man - Randall Garrett

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 41:44


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
Attention Saint Patrick - Murray Leinster

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 45:04


Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Plattner Story - H G Wells

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 45:02


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Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories
The Sky Trap - Frank Belknap Long

Science Fiction - Daily Short Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 34:24


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Let’s Talk Memoir
178. Fragmented Forms, the Speculative, and Resisting Restriction featuring Marty Ross-Dolen

Let’s Talk Memoir

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 33:37


Marty Ross-Dolen joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation discovering the story while writing, inviting the speculative and magical elements into a narrative, rediscovering lost relatives, advocating for our vision and for our books, scaffolding fragmented forms, being raised by a mother in protracted mourning, incorporating letters, photographs, and erasure poetry, when people tell you what your book is supposed to be, living with an inherited sense of grief, unspoken family pacts, when structure is a surprise, and her new memoir Always There, Always Gone: A Daughter's Search for Truth.   Also in this episode:  --being raised in silence around a tragedy -telling 3 stories at once -memoir as erasure   Books mentioned in this episode: -Safekeeping by Abigail Thomas -Another Bullshit Night in Suck City by Nick Flynn -Ghostbread by Sonja Livingston -Disconto for My Father by Harrison Kandelaria Fletcher -Fearless Confessions by Sue William SIlverman   Marty Ross-Dolen is a graduate of Wellesley College and Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is a retired child and adolescent psychiatrist. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Prior to her time at VCFA, she participated in graduate-level workshops at The Ohio State University. Her essays have appeared in North Dakota Quarterly, Redivider, Lilith, Willow Review, and the Brevity Blog, among others. Her essay entitled “Diphtheria” was named a notable essay in The Best American Essays series. She teaches writing and lives in Columbus, Ohio. Connect with Marty: Website: www.martyrossdolen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyrossdolen Get the book: https://a.co/d/5HtWU4s https://www.thurberhouse.org/adult-writers-studio – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

The DNA Airwaves
Behind the Lens: Crafting a New Narrative in the Film Industry

The DNA Airwaves

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 17:20 Transcription Available


The focal point of our discussion centers on the transformative journey of an individual who transitioned from a career in professional sports to the realm of filmmaking. Following a significant injury that curtailed his athletic aspirations, he embarked on a new path in 2017, driven by a burgeoning interest in cinematography. We delve into the challenges he faced during this transition, including the necessity of acquiring skills through self-directed learning and mentorship, which ultimately facilitated his rapid ascent in the film industry. His narrative exemplifies the importance of resilience and adaptability, as he harnessed his work ethic from athletics to excel in a completely different field. Furthermore, we explore how personal relationships and strategic networking have played pivotal roles in shaping his evolving career in filmmaking, underscoring the interconnectedness of various professional spheres.The dialogue unfolds as a narrative of personal transformation, tracing the journey of an individual who transitioned from a career in sports to the realm of film. The conversation encapsulates the essence of resilience and adaptability, emphasizing how a debilitating injury served as a catalyst for a new beginning. The speakers engage in an introspective discourse, exploring the challenges faced during this significant life change, including the emotional turmoil associated with the end of a sports career and the subsequent quest for identity in a vastly different field. They highlight the importance of self-education and perseverance, detailing the protagonist's proactive approach to learning photography through online resources and mentorship, which ultimately led to professional opportunities with prominent brands like L'Oreal and Pantene. This summary reflects the overarching theme of transformation while underscoring the significance of hard work and the pursuit of passion in the face of adversity.Takeaways: The transition from a successful sports career to photography exemplifies adaptability in pursuing one's passions. Embracing the learning process through self-directed education, especially via online resources, is essential for growth. Networking and forming relationships within the industry can significantly accelerate professional opportunities. The importance of a strong work ethic, cultivated in sports, translates effectively into creative fields like film and photography. Speculative work allows emerging professionals to showcase their talents without initial financial backing from clients. The influence of mentors can critically shape one's career path and provide invaluable industry insights. Links referenced in this episode:l' OrealLincolnPanteneWavegodaddyCompanies mentioned in this episode: l' Oreal Lincoln Pantene Hennessy Godaddy Skin and Bones Corn in Store Revolver Leo Burnett