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In Episode 193, author Clare Leslie Hall talks with Sarah about her US debut, Broken Country — a breakout hit and a Reese's Book Club pick. A genre mash-up that is part love story and part murder trial, Clare talks about marketing Broken Country, how this came to be her first U.S. release, and the ways the novel evolved over time. Plus, Clare shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Clare Leslie Hall: Broken Country, Days You Were Mine (previously published as Mine), and Pictures of Him (previously published as Him). Clare gives a brief, spoiler-free overview of Broken Country.  Clare's inspiration for Broken Country. How the themes of love, guilt, and connection play roles in the novel. The ways Broken Country developed and changed over the course of her writing process. How Clare decided that this was no longer a contemporary novel and needed to be set in the 1950s and 1960s. The aspect of the book of which she's most proud. How Broken Country came to be her first book released in the U.S. What the marketing looked like for Broken Country compared to her first two novels. Anything Clare would change about Broken Country down the line should she have the opportunity (since she was able to change the ending of her second book for the U.S. release). A bit about what Clare has planned for her next book. Clare's Book Recommendations [35:30] Two OLD Books She Loves Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively (1987) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:43] All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy (1992) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:26] Other Books Mentioned: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (1985) [38:42]   Two NEW Books She Loves Nesting by Roisín O'Donnell (February 18, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:12] Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (July 30, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[41:33] Other Books Mentioned: The Wedding People by Alison Espach (July 30, 2024) [43:48]  The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller (2021) [44:04]  One Book She DIDN'T Love Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:22] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About What the Deep Water Knows by Miranda Cowley Heller (July 1, 2025) | Amazon| Bookshop.org [48:40] Last 5-Star Book Clare Read Leaving by Roxana Robinson (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:19] Books From the Discussion Atonement by Ian McEwan (2001) [14:38] The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley (1953) [14:42] To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) [16:22] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (2018) [54:02]  About Clare Leslie Hall  Instagram | X Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist who lives in the wilds of Dorset, England, with her family. She's the author of Broken Country, Pictures of Him, and Days You Were Mine.

It's really hard to top the message and the quality of this week's featured movie on Film Seizure. Let's spend some time with one of the greatest cinematic heroes of all time, Atticus Finch, in To Kill a Mockingbird. Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

What the heck is in the egg? We'll show you what's in the egg and it's not the mixed shawarma platter with baba ganoush! Johto Master Quest continues first with Ep. 231, “An EGG-sighting Adventure!”, where a clueless Jenny “helps” track down the missing egg. Ep. 232, “Hatching a Plan”, finishes the egg saga by introducing us to a new cute little friend. We've got jokes. We've got yolks. Press play for an egg-celent time! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way.HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcastAND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharingCheck out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharingIntro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiActionThanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research.Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EYon Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibirdfor more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleechTiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches#pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro16:33 An Egg-sighting Adventure!43:38 Hatching a Plan

Katie checks in with actor (To Kill a Mockingbird and The Iceman Cometh on Broadway; The Hard Problem and Nina Off-Broadway; Bad Monkey on Apple TV) and pop musician (Softee), Nina Ross.

In this episode, Kristen and her guest Allison Guilbault, a licensed therapist and coach, dive into the effects of high-functioning anxiety on intimacy, relationships, and overall well-being, while sharing practical strategies for managing anxiety and cultivating a more balanced, fulfilling life.   When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you help support the podcast at no extra cost to you.   www.anotefromyourtherapist.com     Allison Recommended Reads: 1. To Kill a Mockingbird: https://amzn.to/3QFVNBu 2. Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol: https://amzn.to/4i1MqrK   Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

Hannah's been busy grinding out elementary school book fairs (drug-dealer mentality for the win), so the John Updike's Ghost podcast has put in a call to the bullpen, and out walks ... Cyndle Plaisted Rials! Cyndle is a writer and creative writing teacher who teamed with Sam on a book earlier this year, as well as the Beer & Weed project, so you know she's ready to go. She has not, however, read "To Kill a Mockingbird" or "Of Mice and Men," so weird stuff is on the way.  Here's what she and Sam had to chat about this week: - "All the Pretty Horses," by Cormac McCarthy — Sam has never read this, but it's awesome. If you've never read it, you should do it now. Just be prepared for very few commas.  - "Lady Macbeth," by Ava Reid — Cyndle finds this a little better than Shakespeare's historical works, anyway. It's a little bit of a "Wicked" situation and it might help to read the original; what is Lysander doing in this book? Decent audiobook.  - "Pickleballers," by Ilana Long — A racy book about people who play pickleball and like to bang. Sam laughed a few times, but didn't manage to finish this. Still, if you like romantic comedies, this is fine.  - "Rejection," by Tony Tulathimutte — You might have seen the story "The Feminist"? That's the lead story in this collection, which is a serious collection of bad dudes. And hyper-online.

Sean Palmer - This week, we're taking a break from our Lent series on the Lord's Prayer (Interrupting Our Inertia) to hear from Sean Palmer. Through scripture and the story of To Kill a Mockingbird, Sean helps us consider the consequences of love, for better and for worse.  Sean Palmer is the author of Speaking by the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors, and Communicators (IVP 2022) and 40 Days on Being a Three (Enneagram Daily Reflections). He is also the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Houston, one of America's most innovative and vibrant multi-site churches, serving a predominance of Millennials and young adults. Sean and his wife, Rochelle, have been married for over 25-years and are parents to two adult daughters. He is also a long-time friend of SBCC, and we're thrilled to have him back.  What's Happening Register for Baptism, happening on Easter (April 20). Find more information about our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter gatherings. Support the ongoing work of SBCC by giving to the general fund. South Bend City Church is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Make sure to select the correct fund when giving.

Extreme games! Tony Hawk has got nothing on Ash and Gary this episode! First though we discuss Ep. 229, “For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!” which has Suicine but no Ho-oh. Ep. 230, “Extreme Pokémon!” brings the games! Ash and Gary skateboard behind Pokemon. These episodes are weird but overall, very fun and we get some story through lines into the next pair of episodes also, so you'll…(i think graham forgot to finish the description)Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way.HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcastAND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharingCheck out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharingIntro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiActionThanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research.Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EYon Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibirdfor more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleechTiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches#pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro16:04 For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!45:46 Extreme Pokemon!

HOW DOES TOM CRUISE STACK UP TO ALAN RITCHSON??? Jack Reacher Full Reaction Watch Along!! https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects With the Reacher Season 3 Finale out now + Tom Cruise & Christopher McQarrie teaming up once again for Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Greg 'n John Go Back to where it all began with a Jack Reacher Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Join Greg Alba and John Humphrey as they dissect the high-octane 2012 film adaptation of Jack Reacher, starring Tom Cruise and brought to life by writer/director Christopher McQuarrie (famed for his work on Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and The Usual Suspects). Based on Lee Child's bestselling thriller "One Shot," this action-packed mystery follows former Army investigator Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise, celebrated for Top Gun and Mission: Impossible) as he unravels a web of deceit surrounding a seemingly random sniper attack. In addition to Cruise's magnetic portrayal of the stoic drifter, the film features standout performances by Rosamund Pike as Helen Rodin (known for Gone Girl and Die Another Day), whose sharp intellect and determination add layers to the investigation along with veteran actor Richard Jenkins (The Visitor, Step Brothers, The Way of Water), David Oyelowo (Selma, Interstella), Robert Duvall (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, To Kill a Mockingbird), + a chilling turn from Werner Herzog (Fitzcarraldo, Nosferatu The Vampire, Grizzly Man) as the Zec, & our FIRST exposure to Jai Courtney (The Suicide Squad, Terminator: Genisys, Divergent). The movie is packed with memorable moments—from the tension-filled interrogation scenes to heart-stopping chase sequences and an unexpected twist that redefines the entire case. Greg and John break down every riveting detail, offering insights into the film's masterful blend of suspense, action, and mystery. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Jack Reacher novels or experiencing this thrilling adaptation for the first time, our reaction and review is your ultimate guide to every explosive moment! Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United Nations of Pokemon has assembled. The representatives from the fire type nation use Flamethrower to burn down the building. That's diplomacy, baby! Pokemon Master Quest continues starting with Ep. 227, “Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!”. Bulbasaur is the key to uniting the nations! Believe me! The second episode this week is Ep. 228, “Espeon, Not Included” featuring the return of Ecruteak's kimono sisters and a new Eevee-lution. Who could that be? Spoiler: it's obvious. Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way.HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcastAND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharingCheck out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharingIntro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiActionThanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research.Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EYon Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibirdfor more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleechTiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches#pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro18:40 Bulbasaur...the Ambassador!43:05 Espeon, Not Included

In this fiery episode, we turn the tables on the right-wing outrage machine by exploring what actual cancel culture looks like under the current administration. We dive into the Pentagon's removal of webpages about minorities who served in the military, including Ira Hayes, the Native American Marine who helped raise the flag at Iwo Jima.We play a game of "Do You Remember?" highlighting the hypocrisy of those who decried "cancel culture" just a few years ago but are now actively erasing history that doesn't fit their narrative. We examine the shocking DEI purges happening across government agencies, particularly in the National Archives and Department of Defense.From historical monuments to classic films and music, we explore what American culture would look like if we truly followed through on current efforts to erase "DEI" from our collective memory - everything from Johnny Cash's music to "To Kill a Mockingbird" would be on the chopping block.We connect contemporary deportation policies to Bush-era "black sites" and examine how the current administration learned its playbook from previous Republican administrations.Recorded March 20, 2025. Contains explicit language.Support the show

Attorney David Maloney runs fantastic Super Bowl TV ads for Maloney Lyons, LLC. In this podcast, David explains how he got started running Super Bowl ads, and why the people of Mobile Alabama eagerly await his firm's ads each year. David also covers how he got started creating commercials, creating commercials in a conservative area where attorney advertising was frowned upon, which ads get traction, how the ads are created, how Super Bowl ads differ from regular TV ads, call to action vs branding, funny vs informative ads, negotiating with various TV stations such as NBC CBS Fox ABC, attention to detail, measuring success, lessons learned, and if he actually returns everyone's call. Visit David Maloney here: https://maloney-lyons.com/maloney-david-j-esq/. Watch his 2025 Super Bowl commercial here: https://youtu.be/A8tKgSKTOBw. See the Personal Injury Super Bowl Ads of 2025: https://optimizemyfirm.com/super-bowl-lix/. See all episodes or subscribe to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute here: https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/. Transcript: Lindsey: Welcome to the Personal Injury Marketing Minute, where we quickly cover the hot topics in the legal marketing world. I'm your host, Lindsey Busfield. Watching the Super Bowl is one of the highlights of my year. While I'm always a little disappointed that the Broncos hardly ever make it to the big game, the commercials never let me down. This has been especially true with a handful of personal injury commercials this year. Maloney-Lyons had a particularly hilarious commercial that aired during the Super Bowl and I'm excited to have David Maloney as our guest today. David: Hey. Thanks for having me, Lindsey. Lindsey: Well, tell us a little bit about yourself, about your practice. David: Well, what's interesting is I had a commercial about what made me decide to become a lawyer to begin with. Which is that when I was 13, I had to read To Kill a Mockingbird for Mrs. Wesselman's English class. And then, that was followed up with us being able to watch it as well. And when I read it, I first started thinking, "Okay. I think this is what I want to do." And then, when I saw it, that solidified it further. And then, I was on... My father had visitation with me. I think it was like over maybe spring break or something and we were driving somewhere on the New York State Thruway. And I had told him that we had read this book and watched this and that I thought that I wanted to be a lawyer. And at that point, he told me that that was what he had always wanted to be. But that my being born kind of changed plans, and so that then bolstered it even more. And so, I decided to become an... I went to law school and I knew I wanted to represent the underdog. And then, you realize criminal law is a little different. And then, you realize also that when you're dealing with personal injury, the victims, since they're going up against big insurance companies, are usually the underdog. So ironically, years later after I'd become an attorney, I did an ad that... Especially being down here in Mobile, Alabama, which is right up the street from Monroeville, which is where the courthouse is that they still have that to Kill a Mockingbird plays every year, because that's where a lot of it was based off of. It resonated to have a commercial that focused on that. Lindsey: Well, and To Kill a Mockingbird, I think most of us read that that freshman year of high school. And Atticus Finch was such a profound character and so meaningful for people on a lot of different levels, both for career aspirations in terms of social justice. And it was one of the first books that I really connected with and it inspired my love of reading. So I love to hear that you say that and that that was part of your journey as well. David: Well, it struck a chord in the idealist in me. Lindsey: Yeah. And I mean, just such a well-written character from a literary perspective....

Cover me in steel and call me evolved, we've got a gym battle this week! The Whirl Islands arc is over now and the gang is heading back to Olivine City. Ep. 225, “Throwing in the Noctowl” forces us to reflect on the realities of getting old. The gang meets a man named Wings whose Noctowl sleeps a lot. Ep. 226, “Nerves of Steelix!” is the big bombastic gym match showdown against Jasmine and her fierce Steelix. This is an entertaining pair of episodes, both in vibes and in action, so if you like old guys or covering giant rock snakes in metal, you're going to want to get in on this!!Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way.HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcastAND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharingCheck out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharingIntro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiActionThanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research.Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EYon Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibirdfor more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleechTiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches#pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro16:09 Throwing in the Noctowl52:47 Nerves of Steelix!

Guess who finally read To Kill a Mockingbird? It's not who you think. Casey Anthony is back in the zeitgeist. Barry talks about his inner black self and the transgender community. LaToya admits that she isn't black enough and that her Panama Canal cruise was a bit of a bust. What is this country coming to? Is no news good news? And, is Love Blind? Find out this and more on this episode.

Send us a textCancer staging is very important to guide treatment decisions and eligibility in studies. When an oncologist delivers a diagnosis it will include stage, but what does that mean? After an agonizing period of tests, waits for results, and finally an answer, many people go numb as soon as they hear the word "cancer" and fail to ask for clarification about terminology. Learn what you need to know to be an active participant in your care. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41q519XIn this Episode:01:45 - Recipe: Alabama Lane Cake, featured in "To Kill a Mockingbird"03:13 - A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen07:23 - What You Need to Know About Cancer Staging09:48 -  The Exceptions to Staging11:02 - Understanding Staging with a Stomach Cancer Example18:11 - Cancer Staging Sub-Categories20:44 - TNM Categories24:15 - Discussion - Thoughts About Stage 430:22 - A Letter Attributed to David Bowie, Who Died from Liver Cancer32:57 - OutroWhat is Cancer Staging?Our focus today is to help you understand the cancer staging system. The stage of disease measures if the cancer has spread, and how far is has spread from where it started.  Cancer staging is a way to communicate the extent of cancer in the body so that everyone involved is speaking the same language.Cancer Staging Example: Stomach CancerDr. Matzo used stomach cancer as a way to understand staging. Visit our show notes for an image and detailed explanations.Marianne also shared about cancer sub-categories, such as 1a, 2c, etc. This further refines the definition of how far the cancer has spread.Cancer Staging with TNM CategoriesThe Tumor-Node-Metastasis notation is an even more refined way to define the extent of cancer spread. TNM helps to establish the anatomic extent of the disease, and the combination of the 3 factors can define the overall tumor stage. This method allows for simplification, with cancers staged from I-IV, with stage IV being the most severe stage. Related Episodes:S5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With UnderstandingS5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & MisconceptionsS5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your DiagnosisS5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna FordS4E46: What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer – Part 1S4E47: What You Need To Know About Stomach Cancer, Part 2Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Enam is a University of Buffalo School of Law graduate and currently works as a Legal and Technology Consultant at LawBeta. Enam's story and journey are the epitome of being guided by a unique journey. From Big Law and Wall Street employee for 15 years, to pursuing his passion, in legal technology, a riveting story and one of our longest episodes to date! Enam and I start before his entry into Buffalo School of Law. Inspired by Atticus Finch to go to Law School after reading To Kill a Mocking Bird in 3rd grade, in pursuit of standing up for people and gaining justice. We then moved to Enam's first year of Law School, which he loved and was a time to restart again. It was a lot of work, but it was full of meeting new people and an unbelievably valuable change of scenery. We then moved to Enam's post-graduation experiences, keying in on what he wanted to do with the Law and especially what he did not want to do with the Law in terms of specialization. After this, we spoke about his time in Big Law and working on Wall Street. When first starting, Enam described it as a steep learning curve, but it felt right because it was new and interesting. After the new feeling wore off, Enam would move firms and finally end up at Moody's. He would delve into each experience and what caused each change. After 7 years at Moody, and with the advent of Covid, Enam decided that he needed something new and would move to California. But, Enam would enter into a period of darkness, with his career in the unknown and not wanting to return to Law. Then, out of nowhere, when deciding to go to a conference, he would meet a random person who he still speaks to today, who, after looking over his LinkedIn, told him he was an extremely impressive professional. This story would be, for me, one of the rawest and most emotional segments in this podcast's history, as this one moment, would be a piece of immense inspiration, and lead him to follow his passion. We then came to today, where Enam is a Legal and Technology consultant at LawBeta, consultants at the vibrant intersection of Law and Technology. Enam would speak about his experience thus far, and just how amazing it has been. Finally, Enam gave his technology recommendations, from what kind of LLMs he uses, and the devices he has, and even a shoutout to one of the sponsors of this podcast, Rhetoric. As well, as some spectacular book and podcast recommendations. Enam's journey, not only is one of our longest episodes and one that is full of a wide range of emotions, and amazing career advice from a veteran of the industry. You truly do not want to miss this one! Enam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enamhoqueLawBeta: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawbeta/Rhetoric's Moot Court Madness Competition registration is now live, with a grand prize of $5,000! This competition will be judged by Rhetoric's AI oral argument platform, Cicero. Registration is open from today, through March 16th. Space is limited so please apply early. Link below! Registration link: https://www.userhetoric.com/moot-court-madness/Be sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 21-year-old super-star, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110 you get yourself the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10 you get 10% off the self-paced course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use code LITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course!Lawyers in the Making Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe

Lugia, more like Two-gia because this is the second time we get to hang out with Lugia on To Kill A Delibird! Finishing the Whirl Island adventure, we recap and banter over a delightful triple of episodes. Starting with Ep. 222, “The Mystery is History” we meet a bald child with his friend Silver and Dr. Wily's Pokemon doppelganger. Continuing into Ep. 223, “A Parent Trapped!” we learn how small Lugia can be used to catch large Lugia. Ep. 224, “A Promise is a Promise” reminds us what Pokemon is all about: children tackling grown scientists who really like anger. Lugia!Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way.HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcastAND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharingCheck out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharingIntro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiActionThanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research.Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EYon Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibirdfor more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleechTiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches#pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro10:52 The Mystery is History44:00 A Parent Trapped!1:04:56 A Promise is a Promise

This week, the boys head back to 1962 to discuss Blake Edwards's “Days of Wine and Roses”, starring Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick. We've previously discussed the 1962 films “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”, and “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence”. We start the conversation with thoughts on the Oscars, the state of cinema, and more! Grab a beer- or coffee- and join us for a conversation about this excellent film about an alcoholic couple navigating life.  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro; 7:41 Gripes + Oscars Reflections; 29:37 1962 Year in Review; 51:07 Films of 1962: “Days of Wine and Roses”; 1:25:15 What You Been Watching?; 1:36:36 Next Week's Movie Announcement Additional Cast/Crew: Philip H. Lathrop, J.P. Miller, Tex Frontier, Henry Mancini, Charles Bickford, Jack Klugman, Tom Palmer, Alan Hewitt, Maxine Stuart, Martin Manulis. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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In this week's episode, we continue our discuss about how seeking prestige can be dangerous for writers, specifically in the form of traditional publishing and the New York Times Bestseller list. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Shield of the Knight, Book #2 in the Dragonskull series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills), at my Payhip store: DRAGONSHIELD50 The coupon code is valid through March 21, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 241 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is February 28th, 2025. Today we are continuing our discussion of how to escape the trap of prestige for writers, specifically traditional publishing and The New York Times Bestseller List. Before we get to our main topic, we will do Coupon of the Week, an update on my current writing and audiobook projects, and then Question of the Week.   This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Shield of the Knight, Book Two in the Dragonskull series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills), at my Payhip store. That coupon code is DRAGONSHIELD50. As always, I'll include the coupon code and the link to the store in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through March 21st, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook as we start to head into the spring months, we have got you covered. Now an update on my current writing projects. I'm pleased to report I am done with the rough draft of Ghost in the Assembly. I came in at 106,000 words, so it'll definitely be over a hundred thousand words when it's done. I'm about 20% of the way through the first round of edits, so I am confident in saying that if all goes well and nothing unexpected happens, I am on track to have it out in March. I am also 10,000 words into Shield of Battle, which will be the fifth of six books in the Shield War series and I'm hoping to have that out in April, if all goes well.   In audiobook news, recording for both Cloak of Dragonfire and Orc-Hoard is done. I'm just waiting for them to get through the processing on the various stores so they're available. There is also an audiobook edition of Half Elven Thief Omnibus One and Cloak Mage Omnibus Three that hopefully should be coming in March. More news with that to come.   00:01:55 Question of the Week   Now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is intended to inspire interesting discussions of enjoyable topics. This week's question: what is your favorite subgenre of fantasy, high fantasy, epic fantasy, sword and sorcery, historical fantasy, urban fantasy, LitRPG, cultivation, or something else? No wrong answers, obviously.   Cindy says: Epic fantasy or those with a good history for that world. The Ghost Series are fantastic at this.   Thanks, Cindy.   Justin says: I enjoy all those sub-genres, if they are done well. In times past I would've said comic fantasy, but that is because Terry Pratchett at his best was just that good.   Mary says: High fantasy.   Surabhi says: I'd honestly read anything fantasy that's written well and has characters I'm attached to, given that it's not too gritty. Bonus points if there's humor! Also, I love your books so much and they're the perfect blend of fantasy, adventure, and characters. Your books were what really got me into Sword and Sorcery.   Thanks, Surabhi.     Matthew says: See, that's difficult. I love my sabers, both light and metal. I would say urban fantasy crosses the boundary the most. If it's a captivating story, it will be read.   John F says: I can't choose one- Lord of the Rings or LWW, The Inheritance Cycle, The Dresden Files, Caina, Ridmark, or Nadia. I think what draws me is great characters who grow. The setting/genre is just the device. That's why I keep coming back to your books. You create great characters.   Thanks, John F.   John K says: I think I'm partial to historical fantasy. I enjoy all genres, but when I think of my favorites, they tend to be derivations of historical settings. Think Guy Gavriel Kay or Miles Cameron. That said, I was weaned on Robert E. Howard, Fritz Lieber, Michael Moorcock, Karl Edward Wagner, Jack Vance, so a strong sword and sorcery second place.   Juana says: High fantasy. Belgariad, Tolkien, dragons, et cetera.   Jonathan says: Sword and sorcery in space! Prehistoric sword and sorcery, sword and sorcery always.   Quint: says Sword and sorcery!   Michael says: Sword and sorcery.   For myself, I think I would agree with our last couple of commenters and it would be sword and sorcery. My ideal fantasy novel has a barbarian hero wandering from corrupt city state to corrupt city state messing up the business of some evil wizards. I'm also very fond of what's called generic fantasy (if a fighter, a dwarf, an elf, and a wizard are going into a dungeon and fighting some orcs, I'm happy).   00:04:18 Main Topic of the Week: Escaping the Prestige Trap, Part 2   Now onto our main topic for the week, Escaping the Prestige Trap, Part 2, and we'll focus on traditional publishing and the New York Times Bestseller List this week. As we talked about last week, much of the idea of success, especially in the United States, is based on hitting certain milestones in a specific order. In the writing world, these measures of success have until fairly recently been getting an MFA, finding an agent, getting traditionally published, and hitting The New York Times Bestseller List. Last week we talked about the risks of an MFA and an agent. This week, we are going to talk about two more of those writing markers of prestige, getting traditionally published and having a book land on The New York Times Bestseller List. Why are they no longer as important? What should you devote your energy and focus to instead?   So let's start with looking at getting traditionally published. Most writers have dreamed of seeing their book for sale and traditional publishing for a long time has been the only route to this path. Until about 15 years ago, traditional publishing was the way that a majority of authors made their living. Now that big name authors like Hugh Howie, Andy Weir, and Colleen Hoover have had success starting as self-published authors (or in the case of authors Sarah J. Maas and Ali Hazelwood, fan fiction authors) and then are getting traditional publishing deals made for them for their self-published works. It's proof that self-publishing is no longer a sign that the author isn't good enough to be published traditionally. Previous to the rise of the Kindle, that was a common belief that if you were self-published, it was because you were not good enough to get traditionally published. That was sort of this pernicious belief that traditional publishing was a meritocracy, when in fact it tended to be based on who you knew. But that was all 15 years ago and now we are well into the age of self-publishing. Why do authors still want to be traditionally published when in my frank opinion, self-publishing is the better path? Well, I think there are three main reasons for that.   One of the main reasons is that the authors say they want to be traditionally published is to have someone else handle the marketing and the advertising. They don't realize how meager marketing budgets and staffing support are, especially for unknown authors. Many traditionally published authors are handling large portions of their own marketing and hiring publicists out of their own pocket because publishers are spending much less on marketing. The new reality is that traditional publishers aren't going to do much for you as a debut author unless you are already a public figure.   Even traditionally published authors are not exempt from having to do their own marketing now. James Patterson set up an entire company himself to handle his marketing. Though, to be fair to James Patterson, his background was in advertising before he came into publishing, so he wasn't exactly a neophyte in the field, but you see more and more traditionally published authors who you think would be successful just discontented with the system and starting to dabble in self-publishing or looking at alternative publishers like Aethon Books and different arrangements of publishing because the traditional system is just so bad for writers. The second main reason authors want to be traditionally published is that they want to avoid the financial burden of publishing. This is an outdated way of thinking. The barrier to publishing these days is not so much financial as it is knowledge. In fact, I published a book entirely using free open source software in 2017 just to prove that it could be done. It was Silent Order: Eclipse Hand, the fourth book in my science fiction series. I wrote it on Ubuntu using Libre Office and I edited it in Libre Office and I did the formatting on Ubuntu and I did the cover in the GIMP, which is a free and open source image editing program. This was all using free software and I didn't have to pay for the program. Obviously I had to pay for the computer I was using and the Internet connection, but in the modern era, having an internet connection is in many ways almost a requirement, so that's the cost you would be paying anyway.   The idea that you must spend tens of thousands of dollars in formatting, editing, cover, and marketing comes from scammy self-publishing services. Self-publishing, much like traditional publishing, has more than its fair share of scams or from people who aren't willing to take the time to learn these skills and just want to cut someone a check to solve the problem. There are many low cost and effective ways to learn these skills and resources designed specifically for authors. People like Joanna Penn have free videos online explaining how to do this, and as I've said, a lot of the software you can use to self-publish is either free or low cost, and you can get some very good programs like Atticus or Vellum or Jutoh for formatting eBooks for very low cost.   The third reason that writers want to be traditionally published is that many believe they will get paid more this way, which is, unless you are in the top 1% of traditionally published authors, very wrong. Every so often, there's a study bemoaning the fact that most publishers will only sell about $600 worth of any individual book, and that is true of a large percentage of traditionally published books. Traditional publishers typically pay a lump sum called advance, and then royalties based on sales. An average advance is about the same as two or three months of salary from an office job and so not a reflection of the amount of time it typically takes most authors to finish a book. Most books do not earn out their advance, which means the advance is likely to be the only money the author receives for the book. Even well-known traditionally published authors are not earning enough to support themselves as full-time authors. So as you can see, all three of these reasons are putting a lot of faith in traditional publishers, faith that seems increasingly unnecessary or downright misplaced. I think it is very healthy to get rid of the idea that good writing comes from traditional publishers and that the prestige of being traditionally published is the only way you'll be accepted as a writer or be able to earn a living as a full-time writer. I strongly recommend that people stop thinking that marketing is beneath you as an author or too difficult to learn. Whether you are indie or tradpub, you are producing a product that you want to sell, thus you are a businessperson. The idea that only indie authors have to sell their work is outdated. The sooner you accept this reality, the more options you will have. Self-publishing and indie publishing are admittedly more work. However, the benefits are significant. Here are five benefits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing.   The first advantage of self-publishing is you have complete creative control. You decide what the content of your book will be; you decide what the cover will be. If you don't want to make the covers yourself or you don't want to learn how to do that, you can very affordably hire someone to do it for you and they will make the cover exactly to your specifications. You also have more freedom to experiment with cross-genre books. As I've mentioned before, publishers really aren't a fan of cross genre books until they make a ton of money, like the new romantasy trend.   Traditional publishing is very trend driven and cautious. Back in the 2000s before I gave up on traditional publishing and discovered self-publishing, I would submit to agents a lot. Agents all had these guidelines for fantasy saying that they didn't want to see stories with elves and orcs and dwarves and other traditional fantasy creatures because they thought that was passe. Well, when I started self-publishing, I thought I'm going to write a traditional fantasy series with elves and orcs and dwarves and other traditional fantasy creatures just because I can and Frostborn has been my bestselling series of all time in the time I've been self-publishing, so you can see the advantages of having creative control.   The second advantage is you can control the marketing. Tradpub authors often sign a contract that they'll get their social media and website content approved by the publisher before posting. They may even be given boilerplate or pre-written things to post. In self-publishing, you have real time data to help you make decisions and adjust ads and overall strategy on the fly to maximize revenue. For example, if one of your books is selling strangely well on Google Play, it's time to adjust BookBub ads to focus on that platform instead of Amazon.   You can also easily change your cover, your blurb, and so forth after release. I've changed covers of some of my books many times trying to optimize them for increased sales and that is nearly impossible to do with traditional publishing. And in fact, Brandon Sanderson gave a recent interview where he talked about how the original cover of his Mistborn book was so unrelated to the content of the book that it almost sunk the book and hence his career.   You also have the ability to run ad campaigns as you see fit, not just an initial launch like tradpub does. For example, in February 2025, I've been heavily advertising my Demonsouled series even though I finished writing that series back in 2013, but I've been able to increase sales and derive a significant profit from those ads.   A third big advantage is that you get a far greater share of the profits. Most of the stores, if you price an ebook between $2.99 (prices are USD) and $9.99, you will get 70% of the sale price, which means if you sell an ebook for $4.99, you're probably going to get about $3.50 per sale (depending on currency fluctuations and so forth). That is vastly more than you would get from any publishing contract.   You also don't have to worry about the publisher trying to cheat you out of royalties. We talked about an agency stealing money last episode. Every platform you publish your book on, whether Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Smashwords and Apple will give you a monthly spreadsheet of your sales and then you can look at it for yourself, see exactly how many books you sold and exactly how much money you're going to get. I have only very rarely seen traditional publishing royalty statements that are as clear and have as much data in them as a spreadsheet from Google Play or Amazon. A fourth advantage is you don't have to worry about publishers abandoning you mid-series. In traditional publishing, there is what's called the Publishing Death Spiral where let's say an author is contracted to write a series of five books. The author writes the first book and it sells well. Then the author publishes the second book and it doesn't sell quite as well, but the publisher is annoyed enough by the decrease in sales that they drop the writer entirely and don't finish the series. This happens quite a bit in the traditional publishing world, and you don't have to worry about that in indie publishing because you can just publish as often as you want. If you're not happy with the sales of the first few books in the series, you can change the covers, try ad campaigns, and other strategies.   Finally, you can publish as often as you want and when you want. In traditional publishing, there is often a rule of thumb that an author should only publish one book a year under their name. Considering that last year I published 10 books under my name, that seems somewhat ridiculous, but that's a function of the fact that traditional publishing has only so much capacity and the pieces of the machine involved there are slow and not very responsive. Whereas with self-publishing, you have much more freedom and everything involved with it is much more responsive. There's no artificial deadlines, so you can take as long as you want to prepare it and if the book is ready, you don't have to wait a year to put it out because it would mess up the publisher's schedule.   So what to do instead of chasing traditional publishing? Learn about self-publishing, especially about scams and bad deals related to it. Publish your own works by a platform such as KDP, Barnes and Noble Press, Kobo Writing Life, Apple Books, Google Play, Smashwords, and possibly your own Payhip and/or Shopify store.   Conquer your fear of marketing and advertising. Even traditionally published authors are shouldering more of this work and paying out of their own pocket to hire someone to do it, and if you are paying your own marketing costs, you might as well self-publish and keep a greater share of the profits. The second half of our main topic, another potential risk of prestige, is getting on The New York Times Bestseller List. I should note that I suppose someone could accuse me of sour grapes here saying, oh, Jonathan Moeller, you've never been on The New York Times Bestseller List. You must just be bitter about it. That is not true. I do not want to be on The New York Times Bestseller List. What I would like to be is a number one Amazon bestseller. Admittedly though, that's unlikely, but a number one Amazon bestseller would make a lot more money than a number one New York Times Bestseller List, though because of the way it works, if you are a number one Amazon bestseller, you might be a New York Times Bestseller, but you might not. Let's get into that now.   Many writers have the dream of seeing their name on the New York Times Bestseller List. One self-help guru wrote about “manifesting” this milestone for herself by writing out the words “My book is number one on The New York Times Bestseller List” every day until it happened. Such is the mystique of this milestone that many authors crave it as a necessity. However, this list has seen challenges to its prestige in recent years. The one thing that shocks most people when they dig into the topic is that the list is not an objective list based on the raw number of books sold. The list is “editorial content” and The New York Times can exclude, include, or rank the books on the list however they choose.   What it does not capture is perennial sellers or classics. For example, the Bible and the Quran are obviously some of the bestselling books of all time, but you won't see editions of the Bible or the Quran on the New York Times Bestseller List. Textbooks and classroom materials, I guarantee there are some textbooks that are standards in their field that would be on the bestseller list every year, but they're not because The New York Times doesn't track them. Ebooks available only from a single vendor such as Kindle Unlimited books, ebook sales from not reporting vendors such as Shopify or Payhip. Reference Works including test prep guides (because I guarantee when test season comes around the ACT and SAT prep guides or the GRE prep guides sell a lot of copies) and coloring books or puzzle books.  It would be quite a blow to the authors on the list to realize that if these excluded works were included on the list, they would in all likelihood be consistently below To Kill a Mockingbird, SAT prep books, citation manuals, Bibles/other religious works, and coloring books about The Eras Tour.   Publishers, political figures, religious groups, and anyone with enough money can buy their way into the rank by purchasing their books in enormous quantities. In fact, it's widely acknowledged in the United States that this is essentially a legal form of bribery and a bit of money laundering too, where a publisher will give a truly enormous advance to a public figure or politician that they like, and that advance will essentially be a payment to that public figure in the totally legal form of an enormous book advance that isn't going to pay out. Because this is happening with such frequency, The New York Times gave into the pressure to acknowledge titles suspected of this strategy with a special mark next to it on the list. However, these books remain on the list and can still be called a New York Times Bestseller.   Since the list is not an objective marker of sales and certainly not some guarantee of quality, why focus on making it there? I think trying to get your book on The New York Times Bestseller List would be an enormous waste of time, since the list is fundamentally an artificial construction that doesn't reflect sales reality very well.   So what can you do instead? Focus on raw sales numbers and revenue, not lists. Even Amazon's bestseller category lists have a certain amount of non-quantitative factors. In the indie author community, there's a saying called Bank not Rank, which means you should focus on how much revenue your books are actually generating instead of whatever sales rank they are on whatever platform. I think that's a wiser approach to focus your efforts.   You can use lists like those from Publishers Weekly instead if you're interested in what's selling or trends in the industry, although that too can be manipulated and these use only a fairly small subset of data that favors retail booksellers, but it's still more objective in measuring than The New York Times.   I suppose in the end, you should try and focus on ebook and writing activities that'll bring you actual revenue or satisfaction rather than chasing the hollow prestige of things like traditional publishing, agents, MFAs, and The New York Times Bestseller List.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

The Whirl Cup arc is over but the Whirl Islands have yet to peak! TKAD continues the Whirl Island adventure as the gang searches for the mysterious shadowy Pokemon. Ep. 220, “Plant It Now... Diglett Later” teaches us all about how to gaslight your elders. Ep. 22,1 “Hi Ho Silver... Away!” has true love and bickering and a ton of silver wings. The Pokemon banter has never been better so tune in to catch all the fun!Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way.HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcastAND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharingCheck out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharingIntro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiActionThanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research.Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EYon Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibirdfor more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleechTiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches#pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro18:20 Plant It Now...Diglett Later45:25 Hi Ho Silver...Away!

Bill introduced to require Bible reading in all public schools, sparking constitutional questions - NewsBreakNewsBreak, By LAURA GUIDO, on February 7, 2025https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3794686379971-bill-introduced-to-require-bible-reading-in-all-public-schools-sparking-constitutional-questionsIdaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would require daily Bible readings in public schools, specifically from the King James Version (KJV) or New King James Version (NKJV). Introduced by Representative Jordan Redman and backed by the Idaho Family Policy Center, the legislation mandates that an occupied classroom in every school district read the Bible sequentially each morning, completing the entire book over ten years. The bill's proponents argue that this has historical merit, as Bible readings were common in public schools before the 1960s. However, opponents point out that such a law would be a clear violation of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause, which prohibits government endorsement of religion. Critics argue that this initiative is not just unconstitutional but also fundamentally ineffective in fostering faith, as passive, mandatory exposure to scripture without discussion or interpretation is unlikely to inspire genuine belief. The comparison is made to literature classes—no teacher would require students to read To Kill a Mockingbird without analysis or engagement. The plan, which dictates a rigid reading schedule, would subject students to some of the Bible's more controversial and inappropriate content, such as violent passages or sexually explicit themes, raising concerns about age appropriateness and teacher preparedness. Some skeptics suggest that the plan could backfire, as forcing students to sit through lengthy, archaic passages from the KJV—a version known for its difficult language—may bore them into disinterest. There is also the issue of Christian exclusivity, as the law would not require readings from other religious or philosophical texts, effectively promoting one religious tradition in a public education setting. Even within Christianity, the KJV is not universally accepted, with many denominations—including Catholics—not considering it a primary translation. The bill's opt-out clause, which requires parental permission, is also controversial. Critics argue that default participation assumes that Christianity is the norm and that non-Christian students must actively excuse themselves, which could ostracize them. Furthermore, precedent from cases like Abington School District v. Schempp has already determined that mandatory Bible readings in public schools are unconstitutional, reinforcing the argument that this legislation would not stand up to legal scrutiny. There is broader concern that this is part of a larger effort to push Christian nationalism, using historical precedent as justification. However, as critics point out, historical precedent does not inherently validate a practice—slavery, segregation, and other outdated societal norms were once common but are now rightfully condemned. The push to integrate religious teachings into public institutions appears to be less about historical tradition and more about maintaining ideological control in an increasingly secular society. Ultimately, this bill is viewed by opponents as a blatant attempt to erode the separation of church and state, forcing religious doctrine into public education under the guise of tradition. Supporters claim it is a benign acknowledgment of America's Christian heritage, but the reality is that it privileges one religious group at the expense of everyone else. With significant legal hurdles and widespread opposition, this legislation is likely to face strong challenges, both in the courtroom and in public discourse.The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.7.3 featuring Scott Dickie, Stephen Harder, Helen Greene and The Ejector SeatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

In this Episode, Raymon goes over his Top 23 ranking of the current missions in ITS 16. Here the list of custom tweaks too try out: Acquisition - Alternative Scoring:At the end of the round activate more Antennas (1 objective point per round)At the end of the round control more Antennas (1 objective point per round)At the end of the round control the Tech Coffin (1 objective point per round)1 classified objectiveSUPREMACY - Alternative Scoring: At the end of each Game Round, dominate more Quadrants than the adversary (1 Objective Points) At the end of the game, have a Hacked Console (1 Objective Point for each Hacked Console, up to a maximum of 4 Objective Points).  The player who has 4 hacked Consoles first (1 Objective Point)  2 classified objectives (1 Objective Point each) Capture and Protect - 16 inch DZ:A 16 inch deployment zone and put the Beacon on the 16 inch line. Panic Room - 12 inch DZ: A 12 inch deployment zoneFrontline - Alternative Scoring: At the end of each game round, dominate the central Sector (1 objective point)At the end of each game round, dominate the Farthest Sector from your DZ (1 objective point)Each Player has 4 Classified Objectives (1 Objective Point for each one)Supplies - Alternative Scoring:At the end of the round, Control a Supply Box (1 objective point to the max of 1 OP per round)At the end of the round, Control more Supply Boxes (1 objective point) At the end of the game, if your adversary does not control any Supply Boxes (1 objective point)Each player has 3 Classified Objectives (1 objective point for each one) Firefight - Alternative Scoring:To Kill more Lieutenants than the adversary (2 Objective Points).To Kill more Army Points than the adversary (2 Objective Points).At the end of the game, acquire more weapons or items from the Panoplies than the adversary (2 Objective Points). Each player has 4 Classified Objectives (1 Objective Point for each one).Decapitation - Alternative Rules: Allow Designated Targets too be placed outside of the DZ. No 4 inch from DZ rule. Biotechvore - Alternative Rules: The Biotechvore zone will be there at the start of round two. Or do not allow Command Tokens for Strategic Use 

Who wants a climax? Well you only get a partial one. Whirl Cup final episodes everyone! Will Ash and Misty face each other? Who believes in their skills more? Ep. 218, “Dueling Heroes” gives us some juicy battles and we see Team Rocket's knack for consumer sales. In Ep. 219, “The Perfect Match!” some water Pokemon do water things. I can't tell you more. But you don't want to miss out!!Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way.HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcastAND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharingCheck out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharingIntro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiActionThanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research.Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EYon Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibirdfor more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleechTiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches#pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro15:15 Dueling Heroes45:13 The Perfect Match!

In the Sunday Book Review, I consider books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive or anyone who might be curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events or anything else that might interest me. Today we look at top legal thrillers with great trials as a part of the story.  1.    To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper 2.     Presumed Innocent by Scott Thurow 3.    A Time to Kill, by John Grisham 4.    The Stolen Hours, by Allen Eskens Resource 7 Great Legal Thrillers. By Robin Gigl in the NYT For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way.HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcastAND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharingCheck out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharingIntro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiActionThanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research.Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EYon Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibirdfor more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleechTiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches#pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro 20:30 Mantine Overboard! 57:26 Octillery the Outcast

“A house built on a poor foundation is just a home” - Ancient TKAD Prophecy. The Johto Master Quest Whirl Island Whirl Cup side adventure of Pokémon the anime continues on TKAD! This week we meet a parade of Chinchou heading out to party at sea inEp. 214, “Takin' It on the Chinchou”. Ep. 215, “A Corsola Caper!” teaches us all about weird housing choices and Misty finally gets some momentum (Kellan will explain why this is barely progress). If you don't laugh, we ensure you get your nothing back. That's the TKAD guarantee!Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way.HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcastAND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharingCheck out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharingIntro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiActionThanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research.Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EYon Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibirdfor more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleechTiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches#pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro13:36 Takin' It On the Chinchou53:25 A Corsola Caper!

1 - Director of Border Security and Immigration Center at Heritage Lora Ries joins us today. Our parties are addicted to Federal money as outlined by the exorbitant spending displayed by USAID. Will this decision to stop funding it go all the way to the Supreme Court? Is it too early to tell where deportations will go after the criminals are rooted out? Should people who are under order to leave but are productive citizens be forced to leave? Tom Homan won't be goaded into taking action against Phil Murphy, but will Pam Bondi? 110 - TDS is in full form as Trump continually takes based stances that most Americans agree on, only to have his naysayers freak out about it on television. Some audio. 120 - What's going to happen with the DoE? Wai, Henry has a segment! Your calls. The world of sports is important, so why did they write this article? 135 - Danielle Vitale joins us almost two years after the initial controversy in Haverford School District over the elimination of To Kill a Mockingbird from the curriculum. What has transpired since our last conversation and where do we stand today? Where are the objections to other books that depict rapes, why only a book by an old, white author? Teachers want to teach this material, but the school board is putting up roadblocks to deter this. 150 - Dom Time Sports Shorts w Henry

12 - We have to stop the Chinese after they won the EZ Pass contract on the New Jersey Turnpike 1205 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us to kick off things as he reacts to this contract. You have to wonder if some of our elected leaders and media stations are just completely obtuse to the threat China keeps imposing. We have to make sure we are not hurting the working class Americans as we remove certain bloated agencies and fight China on our own soil. 1215 - Bill O'Reilly joins us. Bill says “Go Birds!” Bill critiques how television personalities interview our leaders as the unedited version Kamala's infamously edited conversation with CBS news leaked. Bill tells us about his new book and took the time to explain why Trump does what he does. Is Trump's Gaza solution feasible? Trump's first thought every day is WHAT?!? Finishing off will details of his new book. 1230 - Side - what will be in Generation Beta's history textbooks? 1240 - Former UPenn swimmers are suing the Ivy League and the NCAA to get their awards and records returned to them, instead of a biological man. Is it enough to just put an asterisk on Lia Thoma's records or should they be erased? 1250 - Who did Trump pick for the Super Bowl? How will transgenderism be remembered in 30 years? 1 - Director of Border Security and Immigration Center at Heritage Lora Ries joins us today. Our parties are addicted to Federal money as outlined by the exorbitant spending displayed by USAID. Will this decision to stop funding it go all the way to the Supreme Court? Is it too early to tell where deportations will go after the criminals are rooted out? Should people who are under order to leave but are productive citizens be forced to leave? Tom Homan won't be goaded into taking action against Phil Murphy, but will Pam Bondi? 110 - TDS is in full form as Trump continually takes based stances that most Americans agree on, only to have his naysayers freak out about it on television. Some audio. 120 - What's going to happen with the DoE? Wai, Henry has a segment! Your calls. The world of sports is important, so why did they write this article? 135 - Danielle Vitale joins us almost two years after the initial controversy in Haverford School District over the elimination of To Kill a Mockingbird from the curriculum. What has transpired since our last conversation and where do we stand today? Where are the objections to other books that depict rapes, why only a book by an old, white author? Teachers want to teach this material, but the school board is putting up roadblocks to deter this. 150 - Dom Time Sports Shorts w Henry 2 - Paula Scanlan, Former UPenn swimmer; New Jersey Coordinator with EarlyVoteAction and Independent Women's Foundation Ambassador, joins us again to react to Trump executive order that keeps women's sports for women. How has this campaign evolved from “right-wing attacks” to something that over 80% of Americans agree with? Next, we move to the lawsuit that three former UPenn swimmers are moving forward with against the Ivy League and the NCAA. Are school board members asking Paula for advice as to how to oppose things like implementing litter boxes for kids who identify as cats? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Winner? 230 - Continuing on. 240 - Your calls. How is life for Dom post-barcalounger? Someone decorate Dan's house! He deserves an answer! 250 - The Lightning Round! What's on the docket for tomorrow?

Let's give this new season a whirl! It's the start of Pokémon season 5 also known as Pokémon: Master Quest. The Johto journey continues as the gang go to the Whirl Islands to try and become whirl masters or something idk. Ep. 212, “Around the Whirlpool“ exposes the gang to the new location and challenges. We also see Elm again and learn what a Corsola is. Next we have Ep. 213, “Fly Me to the Moon” which fat shames birds for enjoying a good meal. Kellan really likes this episode, but not because of the fat shaming. Tune in to see why! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcast AND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharing Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro/Beliive in Me 17:54 Around the Whirlpool 1:01:15 Fly Me to the Moon

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It's the Pokémon: Johto League Champions season finale! To make it special, pun producer Nolan is back on board to give us pick-up lines and inject a bit of brotherly chaos into the mix! Ep. 210, "Fight for the Light!", features Ampharos, a sickly giraffe sheep was electric before electricity. Ep. 211, "Machoke, Machoke Man!", has Yami Yugi wrestling Machoke on a beach. It's a beautiful moment. If you miss this one, your lifetime humour potential will receive an automatic nerf! So don't miss it! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokémon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokémania. Join Graham (Pokémon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokémon die hard) as they discuss the Pokémon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcast AND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharing Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #charizard #wobbuffet #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast #jasmine #ampharos #pokemondiscussion #pokemonanalysis #gaming 0:00 Intro 8:39 Fight for the Light! 1:01:06 Machoke, Machoke Man!

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Ever met a firefighter who really dislikes long stationary poles? This week on To Kill A Delibird we discuss irony, using irony, in an ironic way. The Johto journey continues with a pair of fillery episodes, but remember that filler can create the most fun podcast material (stupidity makes the heart fonder)! In Ep. 208, “The Joy of Water Pokémon” we meet a terrifying dynasty of clones stealing natural resources from the poor, poor big corporations for the woke liberal mind virus. Follow that up with Ep. 209, “Got Miltank?” which redeems corporate interest in the form of dairy propaganda. Oh, and Meowth sucks on an udder. You don't want to miss that! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham (Pokemon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokemon die hard) as they discuss the Pokemon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. Thumbnail image from Bulbapedia HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcast AND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharing Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #quagsire #ledyba #charizard #wobbuffet #articuno #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast 0:00 Intro 17:43 The Joy of Water Pokemon 53:23 Got Miltank?

Since 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role 97 times, to 86 actors – as of 2024, when we are recording this. The collective winners of the Best Actor Oscar are a Who's Who of Hollywood, legendary performers who have defined what acting and arguably even manhood look like on screen. After debating the Best Film and Best Actress Oscar winners in previous episodes, for this Patreon-sponsored episode, the Great Pop Culture Debate now turns its attention to where the boys are, as we debate the Best Oscar Winners for Best Actor. Performances discussed: Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs, Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man, Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood, Marlon Brando in The Godfather, Gregory Peck in To Kill a Mockingbird, Sean Penn in Milk, Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump, Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer, Tom Hanks in Philadelphia, F. Murray Abraham in Amadeus, Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, James Stewart in The Philadelphia Story, Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote, Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, Sidney Poitier in Lilies of the Field, Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Stephan Nikoloff, and GPCD panelists Karissa Kloss and Kevin Dillon as they discuss 16 of the most incredible performances in Oscars history. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For more exclusive content, including the warm-up in which we discuss additional Oscar-winning performances we were bummed didn't make the bracket, and an extended version of the episode with 20+ more minutes of film conversation, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Karissa Kloss, Kevin Dillon Patreon Sponsor: Stephan Nikoloff Editor: Eric Rezsnyak Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 of To Kill A Delibird has begun! It's year three and Graham and Kellan are kicking it off with a bang by recapping and reviewing movie 4 titled Pokemon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest. This is a fun movie featuring Celebi, Suicune, a pro wrestler, a big tree monster and fresh 40 year old bread.  The podcast begins with some general updates and reveals the new Patreon. Then movie hypothetical twist endings get listed. The movie review itself happens in 3 parts and there is a ton to discuss, so don't miss out! HEY ITS A PATREON patreon.com/tkadpodcast AND A PERPETUAL GOOGLE FORM IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPAPIUCcnl_PmFXu1OZrIFIIRKogPwWe6gwM2j8J-LCQMWuA/viewform?usp=sharing Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham (Pokemon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokemon die hard) as they discuss the Pokemon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTQ2MmUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054965 for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #quagsire #ledyba #charizard #wobbuffet #articuno #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast 0:00 Intro 14:40 Pokemon 4Ever - Celebi: Voice of the Forest

Happy New Year! With the start of 2025, To Kill A Delibird is wrapping up its second season! Kellan and Graham recap their top moments from the past year of podcasting. Let us know what your favourite moments have been! Johto episodes this week are Ep. 206, “Right On, Rhydon!” and Ep. 207, “The Kecleon Caper”. Ep. 206 explains that Pokemon in the wild can learn moves from HMs without the HM if they are hungry enough. Ep. 207 shows us a Gen III Pokemon in Gen II. Crazy! Well, that's all folks. Enjoy! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham (Pokemon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokemon die hard) as they discuss the Pokemon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTQ2MmUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054965 for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #quagsire #ledyba #charizard #wobbuffet #articuno #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast 0:00 Intro 19:17 Right On, Rhydon! 49:30 The Kecleon Caper

Amanda is a 3L at the University of Baltimore and currently works as a Law Clerk at Selzer Gurvitch. From dropping out of High School to a current third year Law Student, Amanda offers a journey that is uniquely hers, and illustrious from start to finish. Amanda and I started a full decade before going to Law School. Amanda always wanted to be a Lawyer but life threw some curveballs her way that had to put off that dream for some time. After an ankle injury in high school, Amanda dropped out of high school, later receiving her GED. She went on to work at American Airlines throughout her 20s and eventually began at Community College. She would do so well at Community College, to then be offered an opportunity to go to Harvard extension school, gaining a plethora of knowledge, and a great foundation for Law School. After the Covid Pandemic, hundreds of airline employees, later including her husband, were laid off, Amanda realized that her time in the airline industry was never certain, and needed something to fall back on. Inspired early in life by Atticus Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird, Amanda would embark on her Law School journey, at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Amanda would speak on her first year, which was full of struggle, not only dealing with law school, but the loss of her husband's job, her mother being diagnosed with Breast Cancer, as well as being a mother herself. Amanda would learn a great lesson in perseverance, learning how important it was to have such a strong support system around her and to ask for help when she needed it. Amanda would finish the year strong, and go on to hold clerkship and internships in multiple different domains. Amanda's advice to everyone? Imagine what life would be if you quit. This question would drive her to continue her success in Law School and secure her place at a job post-law school. Amanda's journey is a testament to her strong character, and courage to chase her dreams, despite some obstacles. Be sure to check out Amanda, as she is one you don't want to miss out on! Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-freeman87Be sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 21-year-old super-star, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110 you get yourself the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10 you get 10% off the self-paced course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use code LITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course!Thanks for reading Lawyers in the Making Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe

What is in Kellan's washer?? I figured it might be a Sephiroth Amiibo trying to cast Meteor on the planet of damp clothes, but alas, I was wrong. TKAD casts Meteor on the Pokemon universe with two big bang anime episodes to review. Ep. 204, “The Big Balloon Blow-Up” is a wacky racers callback in the sky, with an Oscar worthy performance from Meowth. Ep. 205 “The Screen Actor's Guilt” has Brad Van Damme and Smoochum and contains absolutely no Oscar worthy performances. Kellan and Graham give an Oscar worthy performance as far as satirical Canadian Pokemon anime podcasts go, so if that fits into your personal Criterion collection, press play and add this one to the closet! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham (Pokemon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokemon die hard) as they discuss the Pokemon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTQ2MmUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054965 for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #quagsire #ledyba #charizard #wobbuffet #articuno #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast 0:00 Intro 13:50 The Big Balloon Blow-Up 50:52 The Screen Actor's Guilt

Cinema Drive Classics presents:What does it look like for musicals to make the transition from stage to screen, or for movies to transform from film to performance? What impact is lost or gained in the translation? In each case a sacrifice is made, and Jason and Ryan analyze and discuss the implications.The Deep Question: What two franchises would you merge in a movie?This Week's Features:Dear Evan Hansen (2021)Hamilton (2020)Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999)Les Miserables (2012)The Music Man (1962)Oklahoma! (1955)The Sound of Music (1965)Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)Message Jason and Ryan

Happy holidays! TKAD kicks off the Christmas season by getting the gang's Pokemon some gifts! What kind of presents do you think they would want? After that, some more fun Johto world building continues with Ep. 202, “Turning Over A New Bayleef” and Ep. 203, “Doin' What Comes Natu-rally”. Ep. 202 has us imagine what it would be like to double in size overnight (clean interpretations only). Ep. 203 reminds us that cute birds can psychically swindle an audience (and our hearts, shout out Natu). Join in the conversation and first give the episode a listen! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham (Pokemon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokemon die hard) as they discuss the Pokemon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTQ2MmUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054965 for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #quagsire #ledyba #charizard #wobbuffet #articuno #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast 0:00 Intro 13:45 Turning Over a New Bayleef 44:00 Doin' What Comes Natu-Rally

Ever tasted your own medicine? What was that like? This week on TKAD we review and recap Ep. 200, “The Heartbreak of Brock” and Ep. 201, “Current Events”. Ep. 200 introduces Temacu, who is a stereotypically starry eyed obsessive love interest for Brock, so Graham gives Kellan a quick tutorial on the Deredere trope on anime. Ep. 201 is like the powerplant in the Gen 1 games, but without Zapdos. We've got Electabuzz, Nidorina and a surprise new pokemon that is gonna be with the gang going forward. Don't miss out! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham (Pokemon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokemon die hard) as they discuss the Pokemon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTQ2MmUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054965 for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #quagsire #ledyba #charizard #wobbuffet #articuno #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast 0:00 Intro 17:05 The Heartbreak of Brock 47:37 Current Events

To Kill A Delibird hits episode 100! In celebration of a huge milestone we are reviewing and recapping ALL of the Pikachu shorts released before episode 200 of the anime. These are Pokemon-only adventures released before movies and as specials on VHS/DVD. We've got PK01, “Pikachu's Vacation”, PK02, “Christmas Night”, PK03, “Kanga Games”, PK04, “Pikachu's Rescue Adventure”, PK05, “Winter Games”, PK06, “Stantler's Little Helpers”, PK07, “Pikachu & Pichu”, PK08, “Delibird's Dilemma”, and PK09, “Snorlax Snowman”. Lots of Pikachu, lots of Christmas and lots of TKAD in this jam packed extra long To Kill A Delibird celebration! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham (Pokemon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokemon die hard) as they discuss the Pokemon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTQ2MmUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054965 for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #quagsire #ledyba #charizard #wobbuffet #articuno #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast 0:00 Intro 10:17 Pikachu's Vacation 33:29 Christmas Night 42:27 Kanga Games 50:35 Pikachu's Rescue Adventure 1:12:31 Winter Games 1:22:48 Stantler's Little Helpers 1:34:33 Pikachu & Pichu 1:55:37 Delibird's Dilemma 2:10:10 Snorlax Snowman

The masks we wear. The paint we huff. The Pokemon we watch. TKAD burns through Johto and Graham and Kellan are here for it! Ep. 198, “Control Freak!” has Jessie going queen diva mode with an ancient artifact. This is also probably the third mind control episode in Pokemon… at least. So that's something. Ep. 199, “The Art of Pokémon” showcases Smeargle, who has paint oozing out of their tail. Smeargle is interesting. Be interested. Okay thank you. Also, Kellan is sick and can barely talk. Enjoy his laryngitis voice! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham (Pokemon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokemon die hard) as they discuss the Pokemon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTQ2MmUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054965 for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #quagsire #ledyba #charizard #wobbuffet #articuno #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast 0:00 Intro 17:19 Control Freak! 51:55 The Art of Pokemon

From the west…. Graham! From the east… Kellan! TKAD is back with 2 more Johto bonkers episodes to review, Ep. 196, “Ring Masters” and Ep. 197, “The Poké Spokesman”. Kellan does the opening bit this week..and it's to die for! The first episode reviewed is about Pokemon sumo wrestling. Turns out, being humungous is more important than skill. The second episode has Simon the swindler swindling about all swi fly-like. Jk, he's cool. He can talk to pokemon! Maybe? Graham and Kellan are firing on all cylinders this week, so don't miss out! Subscribe to get every new episode of To Kill a Delibird in your subscription feed. Welcome to "To Kill A Delibird", the Pokemon anime rewatch podcast that combines a love of literary puns and analytics with pure Pokemania. Join Graham (Pokemon expat/video game and manga fanatic) and Kellan (hard boiled Pokemon die hard) as they discuss the Pokemon anime and hopefully construct some fun sentences along the way. Check out the official TKAD spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y40feTKtoUQp5Thk4p1UJipEVRf_78u_qFViwAsVvCk/edit?usp=sharing Intro/outro music "Synthwave 80's" by AlexiAction Thanks to Bulbapedia and TVTropes for our ongoing research. Follow the podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yQ3EQ2P91mE6Bq0i4I3EY on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-kill-a-delibird/id1667957767 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b37371a4-331d-4254-999b-e21fc0fdd837/to-kill-a-delibird Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTQ2MmUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054965 for more half baked content: https://www.twitch.tv/hydraleech Tiktok is essential for new creators so: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydraleeches #pokemon #ashketchum #pikachu #misty #brock #anime #indigoleague #teamrocket #existentialism #comedy #pokemonjohto #totodile #cyndaquil #chikorita #quagsire #ledyba #charizard #wobbuffet #articuno #pokemonanime #podcast #pokemonpodcast 0:00 Intro 16:51 Ring Masters 51:30 The Poke Spokesman

Guest Christina Hough dives into the topic of neurodivergence in the legal field. The subject refers to how people learn and behave. We're all “neurodivergent” in that we are all different. The term covers everything from the autism spectrum to ADHD issues to our own individual quirks and how we interact, learn, and understand each other.  When it comes to neurodivergence, the legal system has a particular interest. It has been estimated about 12.5% of lawyers report having ADHD, attention deficit disorders, nearly triple the rate of the general population. And that's just the beginning. Law is a stressful profession, and many may not know they have a neurodivergence issue – issues that may only reveal themselves under extreme stress. That's why awareness is so important as we learn to account for our own differences and others' and make sure we are communicating with and understanding coworkers and even opposing counsel and witnesses. It all starts with being aware and giving thought to how the person across the desk processes information and communicates. As the great (fictional) attorney Atticus Finch taught us in “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” Mentioned in This Episode: San Diego Paralegal Association “Lawyers With ADHD: Understanding Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession,” JD Nation “Neurodivergence in Law: The Importance of Advanced Communication in Legal and Neutral Practice” from Will Work for Food with Christina Hough Christina Hough's Presentation “To Kill a Mockingbird Quote Analysis,” Bartleby NALA Conference & Expo 2025 NALA, The Paralegal Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Links: Scribe Media Paul's website The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd Good Work by Paul Millerd Paul on X Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:15) - Introducing Paul, and the early days of the publishing industry. (00:06:48) - The earliest days of publishing, distribution of profit, and printing methods. (00:17:46) - The 2014 E-book collusion (00:20:27) - The self-publishing surge, the $4.99 sweet spot, and where authors can optimize. (00:24:47)- The history of paperbacks (00:37:28) - Book deals and agents (00:48:15) - The India market, publisher problems, and compounding disinterest. (01:06:06) - The future of publishing To support this podcast:  >> Explore writing or publishing your book with Scribe: Scribemedia.com >> Buy a copy of the Navalmanack: www.navalmanack.com/  >> Buy a copy of The Anthology of Balaji: https://balajianthology.com/ >> Sign up for my online course and community about building your Personal Leverage: https://www.ejorgenson.com/leverage  >> Invest in early-stage companies alongside Eric and his partners at Rolling Fun: https://angel.co/v/back/rolling-fun >> Join the free weekly email list at ejorgenson.com/newsletter >> Text the podcast to a friend >> Or at least give the podcast a positive review to help us reach new listeners!  Here's what we explored in the episode: We dive deep into the quirky history of the publishing industry, tracing it all the way back to the 1400s. In the 19th century, authors could increase their earnings by co-investing in fixed costs, like print plates and bookbinding. Traditional Publishing has always seen hardcovers as “the real books” and sought to protect them and their profits.  Trade paperback was published only after a successful hardcover, with those rights often sold separately.  Self-publishing changed the game for authors, with Amazon enabling print-on-demand and much higher royalty percentages. If you are an author signing with a traditional publisher, realize YOU ARE NOT THE CUSTOMER–book retailers are their customers. Lots of authors who earned big money retained their rights. Stephen King retained his paperback rights an early successful book. After the hardcover version succeeded, he sold those rights for $400,000 Harper Lee made significant earnings from To Kill a Mockingbird by retaining movie adaptation rights. Tom Clancy held on to his film and international rights. This later became highly lucrative as his popularity grew and more of his books got adaptations. Traditional Publishers often prioritize prestige, tradition, and their profits – which doesn't always align with author's goals.  Indie authors can now disregard tradition and experiment with pricing strategies to maximize reach, revenue, and their own personal results.    Important Quotes from the podcast on Business and Entrepreneurship   There is no skill called “business.” Avoid business magazines and business classes. - Naval Ravikant   You have to work up to the point where you can own equity in a business. You could own equity as a small shareholder where you bought stock. You could also own it as an owner where you started the company. Ownership is really important.     Everybody who really makes money at some point owns a piece of a product, a business, or some IP. That can be through stock options if you work at a tech company. That's a fine way to start. 

From April 10, 2023: On March 23, 2023, an Indian court found Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, guilty of defaming the Prime Minister and the Modi surname. He was sentenced to two years in prison and expelled from Parliament in what journalists and pro-democracy groups view as yet another inflection point of democratic decline under Modi's leadership. To understand the challenges facing Indian society and the current deterioration of India's democracy, Lawfare Legal Fellow Saraphin Dhanani sat down with Debasish Roy Chowdhury, an Indian journalist based in Hong Kong and Calcutta, who has written extensively on Indian politics, society, and geopolitics. He co-authored a book titled “To Kill a Democracy: India's Passage to Despotism,” which paints a chilling history and reality of the state of Indian democracy. They discussed the Rahul Gandhi case, the spillover of Hindu nationalism into mainstream politics under Modi's leadership, and the future of India's democracy. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we speak with Kelsey Taylor and Adam Lee about their dark and gripping film To Kill a Wolf, screening at the Austin Film Festival. This modern reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood follows a social outcast who discovers a teenage runaway in the Oregon wilderness and tries to help her find a way home. With themes of trauma and redemption, Taylor and Lee take us through the emotional journey behind the film, from concept to execution. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about their thought-provoking and haunting tale.

More than just a really cool episode title, innocence and innocents really are the meat of these timeless classics. Join Cinema Drive for an exploration of the two films ranked HIGHEST on AFI's Top 10 Courtroom Dramas list!The Deep Question: Would you have tested a Jurassic Park/World?This Week's Features:12 Angry Men (1957)To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)Message Jason and Ryan

For some authors, finding their book on a "banned" list can feel almost like an accolade, putting them right there with classics like The Bluest Eye and To Kill a Mockingbird. But the reality is, most banned books never get the kind of recognition or readership that the most famous ones do.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy