Podcasts about Unusual Suspects

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend summer reads! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Ready to level up your reading life? Become a Book Riot All Access member and explore our full library of members-only content, including must-reads, deep dives, and reading challenge recommendations. For a limited time, the first 50 new All Access annual members get a FREE copy of Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz courtesy of Tor Publishing! Join Book Riot All Access to level up your reading life and claim your free copy of Automatic Noodle. News AI Summer Reading List with the Chicago Sun Times All the Sinners Bleed coming to Netflix Crime Reads Summer Reading List This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Victorian Psycho - Virginia Feito  #FashionVictim - Amina Akhtar Murder at Gull's Nest - Jess Kidd King of Ashes - S.A. Cosby Be Gay, Do Crime - edited by Kristel Buckley and Molly Llewellyn Welcome to Murder Week - Karen Dukess Otherwise you can: Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester Find Katie on Bluesky @kt-librarylady And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books from this year's Edgar Awards finalists! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Ready to level up your reading life? Become a Book Riot All Access member and explore our full library of members-only content, including must-reads, deep dives, and reading challenge recommendations. For a limited time, the first 50 new All Access annual members get a FREE copy of Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz courtesy of Tor Publishing! Join Book Riot All Access to level up your reading life and claim your free copy of Automatic Noodle. News A master class in writing taught by an AI version of Agatha Christie? An Unsettling AI Agatha Christie Is Here to Teach You How to Write 2025 Edgar Awards Books Discussed This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. They All Fall the Same - Wes Browne Cold to the Touch - Kerri Hakoda The Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy that Let a Killer Go Free - Gregg Olsen Find Her - Ginger Reno God of the Woods - Liz Moore The Man Made of Smoke - Alex North The Dark Maestro - Brendan Slocumb Otherwise you can: Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bharat's underserved communities face unique social challenges that require innovative, scalable solutions. In this episode, Aakanksha Gulati, CEO at ACT Capital Foundation, delves into how venture philanthropy can help mission-aligned social entrepreneurs leverage cutting-edge technology to create social impact at scale. She discusses the significance of patient capital in nurturing early-stage social startups, the importance of empowering founders from within Bharat, and the lessons ACT has learned over the past three years. The conversation also highlights ACT's mission to support the next generation of 'social unicorns' poised to drive meaningful change across the nation.

If you listened to Part 1 of our interview with Sam Millar, you know that we first heard his story from our producer Eoin, who was working on a documentary called Unusual Suspects. That series won Silver at the New York Festival Radio Awards and we think it's worth giving you all a chance to listen to it before the rest of the interview is out tomorrow so here it is!**On an icy night in January, 1993, masked gunmen walk into a Brinks vault in Rochester, New York. They leave with $7.4m in cash and a hostage. It was one of the largest heists in American history. But was this the work of criminal masterminds, or something very different? As police arrive on the scene they find some interesting clues, and an early hunch for investigators could prove critical.**Listen to more of Unusual Suspects now: https://link.goloudplayer.com/s/sGRWX45FDGAP

Kirsten Vangsness is an actor, YouTuber, podcaster, graphic novelist & playwright. She is most known for playing Penelope Garcia on the long running CBS crime drama Criminal Minds, for which she co-wrote 5 episodes, including the series finale. In 2020, Kirsten launched her YouTube series KIRSTEN'S AGENDA as a way to promote mental health, wellness and civic duty. Her first season featured such guests as Aisha Tyler, Pauley Perrette and Karen David. She enjoyed the interviews so much she decided to spin them off into the KIRSTEN'S AGENDA Podcast, available wherever podcasts live. Kirsten has long been deeply involved in the L.A. theatre scene, scoring two Ovation Best Actress nominations (for "FAT PIG" at the Geffen and "Everything You Touch" at Boston Court), LA Weekly Best Playwright of the Year nomination (For her Theatre of NOTE production of "Potential Space") and winning the Los Angeles Drama Circle Best Comedic Actress. She is a long-time member of Hollywood's Theatre of NOTE where she serves on the Art Board. In the summer of 2019, Kirsten took her one-woman show "Mess" (which Neil Gaiman has called his "favorite one person show") and her space romp, time travel, women in history, musical "Cleo, Theo and Wu" to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and was greeted with 5 star reviews and sold out shows. She is the star and executive producer of the film noir spoof “Kill Me, Deadly” which can be found on many streaming platforms, she can currently be heard on season two of the comedy podcast “Voyage to the Stars” as well as a sometimes host of PRI's "Selected Shorts". In 2020, her animated short "Curtains" based on a short story she penned, was accepted in film festivals around the globe and she created a "Cleo, Theo and Wu" graphic novel with illustrator Kaitlin Bruder. She is the recipient of the HRC Visibility Award, the Open Fist Excellence in Arts Award and has been honored for her work with many charities including The Wildlife Learning Center, The Jacaranda Foundation, and The Unusual Suspects. In her spare time Kirsten can be found washing dishes at the Blinking Owl Distillery, which she co-owns in Santa Ana, California. We chat about Criminal Minds, embracing success, love of acting, zone of incompetence and excellence, imposter syndrome, interventions, dyslexia, creativity, ideas and nurturing them, writing plus plenty more. For the Criminal Minds fans out there, I've also been fortunate to chat with AJ Cook, Paget Brewster and Joe Mantegna who are all incredible in their own right. Check Kirsten out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstenvangsness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirstenVangsnessOfficial/ Website: https://www.kirstenvangsness.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/KirstenVangsnessOfficial Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/vangsness.bsky.social ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan  

The X-Files Season 5, Episode 3: “Unusual Suspects” Officially a Monster-of-the-Week episode, but given the content we're calling this one an(other) unofficial Mytharc episode. Recorded: 22 Mar 2025 Edited: 17 Apr 2025 Released: 18 Apr 2025 Links: Negan - Wikipedia Music: “Dark Science” by David Hilowitz “The Truth Is What We Make of It” by The Agrarians All our episodes are at iwtrw.com (or at iwanttorewatch.com, if you want to type more letters for some reason). Links for everything else I Want To Rewatch-related (including our sweet merch) are at I Want To Rewatch | Linktree.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books from their never-ending backlist TBRs. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations! The professional book nerds (aka bibliologists) at TBR have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Simply fill out a quick survey about what you want more of in your reading life, and your bibliologist will scour their bookish knowledge to find three reads they think you'll love. Choose from receiving just the recommendations via email, or opt to have paperbacks or hardcovers delivered right to your door. Get started for only $18 at mytbr.co! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Robert de Niro is starring in the adaptation of Alex North's thriller, The Whisper Man Books Discussed Chasing the Boogeyman - Richard Chizmar Bunny - Mona Awad Night of the Mannequins - Stephen Graham Jones Haunt Sweet Home - Sarah Pinsker Murder at Gulls Nest - Jess Kid (April 8) The Museum Detective - Maha Khan Phillips If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend mysteries and thrillers for book clubs! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations! The professional book nerds (aka bibliologists) at TBR have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Simply fill out a quick survey about what you want more of in your reading life, and your bibliologist will scour their bookish knowledge to find three reads they think you'll love. Choose from receiving just the recommendations via email, or opt to have paperbacks or hardcovers delivered right to your door. Get started for only $18 at mytbr.co! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Louise Penny announces that she will not have any book tour dates in the US Books Discussed Happiness Falls - Angie Kim The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century - Kirk Wallace Johnson Those We Thought We Knew - David Joy My Sister, the Serial Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite Serial Killer Support Group - Saratoga Schaefer Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man): A Vera Wong Novel - Jesse Q. Sutanto If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore the evolving role of philanthropy in advancing gender equity through an intersectional approach, moving beyond traditional models. Natasha Joshi, Associate Director at Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP), highlights why engaging men and boys is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of gender equity, alongside efforts to empower women and girls. She unpacks key learnings from RNP's work, the challenges in funding gender equity, and the need to shift gender norms and address systemic barriers for lasting change.

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of corporate philanthropy in India. In collaboration with GivingPi, Gayatri Divecha, ESG & Social Impact Leader, reflects on the shifts in India's CSR landscape over the last decade and highlights the unique role and opportunities CSR presents in advancing gender equity. She shares insights on how companies are integrating gender considerations into their social impact strategies and the approaches that are proving effective.

Katie McLain Horner and honorary reading assassin Liberty Hardy talk about mysteries with feminist themes for Women's History Month. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations! The professional book nerds (aka bibliologists) at TBR have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Simply fill out a quick survey about what you want more of in your reading life, and your bibliologist will scour their bookish knowledge to find three reads they think you'll love. Choose from receiving just the recommendations via email, or opt to have paperbacks or hardcovers delivered right to your door. Get started for only $18 at mytbr.co! News Bram Stoker Award finalists Janelle Monáe to Play Tanya Smith, Con Artist Behind $40 Million Heist, in ‘Never Saw Me Coming' Movie Adaptation This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Katabasis - R.F. Kuang Notes on an Execution - Danya Kukafka Bright Young Women - Jessica Knoll Never Saw Me Coming - Vera Kurian My Sister, the Serial Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite Broken Fields - Marcie R. Rendon Black Tunnel White Magic: A Murder, a Detective's Obsession, and '90s Los Angeles at the Brink - Matthew McGough, Rick Jackson Kills Well With Others - Deanna Raybourne Accidents Happen - F.H. Batacan The Man Nobody Killed: Life, Death, and Art in Michael Stewart's New York - Elon Green Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Liberty on Instagram @franzencomesalive / Bluesky @LibertyHardy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore what philanthropy can learn from grassroots initiatives that have successfully empowered women as entrepreneurs and economic agents. Tune in for an insightful conversation, in collaboration with GivingPi, with Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder of Mann Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank - India's first bank for and by rural women, where she shares her inspiring journey and underscores the critical need for patient capital, trust-based funding, and long-term investments to drive systemic change for women's economic empowerment.

Awareness is only the first step in mental health. What about affordability, accessibility, and real systemic change? In this episode, Anisha Padukone, CEO of the Live Love Laugh Foundation, talks about India's mental health landscape beyond the usual narratives. She discusses how Deepika Padukone's 2015 revelation sparked conversations but why stigma still persists, the urgent need for affordable therapy, and how workplaces and schools must step up. Anisha also shares hard-hitting insights on why rural mental health remains neglected and what policy-level changes are desperately needed. Tune in.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books set in the locations of their 2025 vacations! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. You can become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year to get unlimited access to all members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies of knowing you are supporting independent media. To join, visit bookriot.com/readharder. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Everywhere That Mary Went - Lisa Scottoline Murder by Degrees - Ritu Mukerji Penitence - Kristin Koval The Jigsaw Man - Nadine Matheson Notes on Surviving the Fire - Christine Murphy The Dream Hotel - Laila Lalami If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell as they bypass pleasantries and promotional banter to deliver raw, unfiltered conversations with some of today's most influential figures. Featuring titans across a spectrum of professions (from Olympic gold medalists to trailblazing Fortune 500 CEOs and everything in between), The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell pulls back the curtain to offer listeners unprecedented access to the minds of the world's most extraordinary individuals and their distinct paths to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Unusual Suspects is an intimate, unscripted podcast that takes you inside the minds of the world's most extraordinary individuals. Hosted by Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell, this show peels back the curtain on greatness, offering unprecedented access to icons from entertainment, sports, business, and beyond. Unlike typical celebrity interviews, the relaxed, living-room conversations dive deep into what truly makes these luminaries tick. With no project to promote and no audience to play to, guests open up like never before, sharing the raw, unfiltered truths behind their success. Whether you're seeking inspiration, insight, or simply a fresh perspective on excellence, "The Unusual Suspects" delivers an immersive journey into the hearts and minds of those who've reached. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend mysteries and thrillers for Black History Month! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. You can become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year to get unlimited access to all members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies of knowing you are supporting independent media. To join, visit bookriot.com/readharder. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Edgar Award Nominees Books Discussed Our Winter Monster - Dennis Mahoney All Her Little Secrets - Wanda M. Morris Anywhere You Run - Wanda M. Morris What You Leave Behind - Wanda M. Morris Jackal - Erin E. Adams From the Desk of Zoe Washington - Janae Marks My Darkest Prayer - S.A. Cosby If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One in three Internet users globally are children under the age of 18, says UNESCO report. While the internet is now essential for education and social connection, it also exposes children to significant risks. In India, cybercrimes against children are on the rise—NCRB data revealed 1,823 reported cases in 2022, up from 1,376 the previous year. These include 1,171 cases of cyber pornography or dissemination of inappropriate content, 158 cases of cyberstalking and bullying, and 416 other cyber-related offences. Despite legal frameworks, critical gaps remain, especially in the awareness and education of communities. How can caregivers and local stakeholders play a better role in safeguarding children from online threats? What is the impact of excessive digital exposure on children's mental health?  In this episode, Mr. Rajesh Ranjan Singh, Board Member of ChildFund India, delves into the challenges and strategies needed to protect the next generation in an increasingly digital world.

Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris sit down with Drew Barrymore to talk about their new podcast, "The Unusual Suspects". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is transforming the world, but how significantly has it revolutionized healthcare? Can it expedite drug discovery, personalize treatment, and reduce costs? In this episode of "Unusual Suspects," we speak with Mr. Raj Babu, the founder and CEO of Agilisium, a leader in AI-driven healthcare innovation. Raj discusses how Agilisium empowers researchers and pharmaceutical companies to address complex challenges, from digitizing supply chains for cell and gene therapy to facilitating breakthroughs in neonatal cancer research. He also discusses the ethical implications of AI, the democratization of innovation, and how startups are creating a more level playing field in healthcare. Take a listen!

When it comes to celebrity interviews, the first name that comes to mind is probably not Malcolm Gladwell. But The Tipping Point writer says he will “defend my props as a celebrity interviewer” on Audible's The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell. “I just thought, it's fun to hang out with Kenya and his celebrity friends... [but] the truth is, we're not just talking with celebrities.” And that mix of celebrities, business figures, politicians and others is what makes their conversations so thrilling. “We're actually not as odd, but it's an interesting combination,” Kenya Barris told Newsweek. "We want people who are at the top of their [field]. [We] ask, 'What was the thing behind the thing? What was the thing that you didn't see?'" And if the caliber of their first guests is any indication, there will be lots more to come. "I hope that people will receive it, because there's so many people who I'd love to talk to that I think are culturally zeitgeist-defining characters that people may not know about." Newsweek's H. Alan Scott chats with Malcolm and Kenya about the The Unusual Suspects, their guests, and why their pairing just works. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend mystery and thriller books to fulfill prompts for the 2025 Read Harder Challenge. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. You can become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year to get unlimited access to all members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies of knowing you are supporting independent media. To join, visit bookriot.com/readharder. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Tom Holland is producing and starring in an adaptation of The Partner by John Grisham. Everything you need to know about Osgood Perkins' adaptation of The Monkey, based on the short story by Stephen King. Books Discussed Read Harder 2025 Theme Music - T. Marie Vandelly The Dark Maestro - Brendan Slocumb Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - Jessie Q. Sutanto A Sea of Unspoken Things - Adrienne Young Our Winter Monster - Dennis Mahoney Tell Me What You Did - Carter Wilson If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 15, 2015, the Modi government launched the Smart Cities Mission, aiming to transform India's urban landscape with a focus on public safety, water supply, waste management, health, education, and mobility. Despite these efforts, 49% of India's urban population still lived in slums in 2020, according to World Bank data. The Mahila Housing Trust (MHT) has been bridging this gap since 1994. Working closely with local governments, MHT empowers women in low-income communities to improve their living conditions, access essential services, and build climate resilience. Till date, MHT has transformed lives of over 50 lakh individuals across South Asia. In this episode, Ms. Bharti Bhonsale, Programme Manager at MHT, discusses their work in transforming cities, shaping participatory urban planning, and redefining sustainable living. Tune in.

How are leaders today managing talent and unlocking its full potential? With the rise of blended work environments and the integration of artificial intelligence, the way we work is being redefined. But how exactly is technology cutting through the clutter of transactional tasks? Is it truly paving the way for more creative and innovative roles? In this episode, Pushkaraj Bidwai, CEO of People Matters, the largest community for HR and talent leaders in India and APAC, emphasizes the need to balance innovation with business impact, foster inclusive teams, and adapt to constant change. He sheds light on how leadership today goes beyond guiding teams. It's about illuminating the path to a future full of new opportunities. Pushkar also discusses the future of the HR industry. Tune in to discover more.

Enjoy this snippet of Charlie's interview with PBD on The Unusual Suspects podcast live at AmericaFest, where they discuss fulfilling Trump's mandate, what Tulsi Gabbard can accomplish once she is confirmed, how young men have shifted to the right, why college is a scam, and more. Listen to the Unusual Suspects here: https://www.youtube.com/@theunusualsuspectspodcastSupport the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this snippet of Charlie's interview with PBD on The Unusual Suspects podcast live at AmericaFest, where they discuss fulfilling Trump's mandate, what Tulsi Gabbard can accomplish once she is confirmed, how young men have shifted to the right, why college is a scam, and more. Listen to the Unusual Suspects here: https://www.youtube.com/@theunusualsuspectspodcastSupport the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their most anticipated thriller and mystery books of 2025. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. You can become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year to get unlimited access to all members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies of knowing you are supporting independent media. To join, visit bookriot.com/readharder. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed: The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy - Andrea Dunlop & Mike Weber The Dream Hotel - Laila Lalami King of Ashes - SA Cosby They All Fall the Same - Wes Browne The Buffalo Hunter Hunter - Stephen Graham Jones Immaculate Conception - Ling Ling Huang If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF) was established in 2011 as the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Indian Metal & Ferro Alloys (IMFA). Its mission is to foster self-led transformational change in grassroots communities and emphasize women's empowerment. In this episode, Shaifalika Panda, the CEO of BIPF, shares insights into the foundation's work. BIPF is active in over 400 villages across Odisha and has various initiatives aimed at improving financial, social, and health outcomes. Tune in to find out more!

It's common knowledge that women have made remarkable strides in leadership, but they still face systemic barriers that limit their ability to lead at the highest levels. India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) was set up in September 2017 to fill this critical gender gap. It seeks to create a learning and leadership development organisation that will help build leadership capacity for the social sector.  Since its inception, ILSS has put its best foot forward to promote the unique role of women in the social sector, remove barriers to women's leadership, delve deeper into the narrative of leadership and, most significantly, create inclusive ecosystems for women leaders. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, two of the driving forces behind the ILSS — Anu Prasad, Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Archana Ramachandran, Chief Operating Officer (COO) — explain the germinal idea behind the organisation, whose outreach has become synonymous with nation-building. Tune in.

In 2018, Neha Sampat established Contentstack, a pioneering content management system (CMS), which helped create one of the world's best digital experiences. Contentstack's brief lifespan belies its stellar feat. The tech start-up has revolutionised the world of  composable digital experience platform (DXP) and has forged strong alliances with marquee brands such as Alaska Airlines, Burberry, Mattel, Mitsubishi and Walmart, among others. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Sampat, a three-time tech founder, elaborates about how she goes against the grain of start-up mythology and still manages to find a unique way to build purpose-driven companies that have emerged as sought-after workplaces. Take a listen.

We are off this holiday week, so we're sharing this rerun from the top of the year to reflect back on the titles we were most looking forward to in the first half of 2024! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. NEWS “Our Most Anticipated Crime Fiction Novels of 2024” (Novel Suspects) BOOKS DISCUSSED One of the Good Guys - Araminta Hall (January 9)  The Night of the Storm - Nishita Parekh (Jan. 16th) The Hunter - Tana French (March 5) Blessed Water - Margot Douaihy (March 12th) The Woods All Black - Lee Mandelo (March 19th) The Angel of Indian Lake - Stephen Graham Jones (March 26th) Butter: A Novel of Food & Murder - Asako Yuzuki, transl. Polly Barton (April 16) One of Us Knows - Alyssa Cole (April 16) Supplication - Nour Abi-Nakhoul (May 24th) Middle of the Night - Riley Sager (June 18) If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their favorite books from 2024! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! At Tailored Book Recommendations, we've recommended over 150,000 books to readers of every type. And we've got good news— TBR makes a novel gift for the book lover on your list! All your gift recipient has to do is fill out a survey about their reading likes and dislikes, and our expert bibliologists will use their bookish knowledge to round up three personalized recommendations for reads we think they'll love. Whether they're a mystery maven, a historical fiction fanatic, or a contemporary connoisseur, we've got the chops to match the book lover in your life with their next favorite read. And it only takes a few clicks to gift TBR! Simply head to mytbr.co/gift to get started. You can even schedule the delivery of the welcome email, which means no more waiting on gifts to arrive last minute. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Things Mentioned Goodreads Choice Awards: Mystery / Thriller  Crime Reads Best Books Washington Post's Best Mystery Novels Washington Post's Best Thrillers  The Guardian's Best Mystery and Thrillers Kirkus's Best Mystery and Thrillers NYTs Best Crime Novels Books Discussed The Hunter - Tana French The Woods All Black - Lee Mandelo Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno-Garcia Guide Me Home - Attica Locke Model Home - Rivers Solomon Butter - Asako Yuzuki, translated by Polly Barton If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Covid-19 pandemic is a defining moment in the 21st century. The contagion forced many people to reconsider their career paths amid a greater emphasis on skilling. Now, there is a renewed focus on skilling for new-age professions shaped by digitisation, reconfigured supply chain management and evolving product portfolios? So, what does it mean for MSMEs? Wadhwani Foundation's industry-led training for youth is aligned with contemporary employability skills for MSMEs. The training covers the most important employability skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, adaptability, digital skills, customer orientation etc. In this episode, Sunil Dahiya, Executive Vice-President, Skilling, Wadhwani Foundation, weighs in on how democraticisng access to skilling is more like a business to customer (B2C) product available for everyone. Take a listen.

The over-century-old VST Group, a diversified multinational, shines a light on the prosperous south Indian market, whose key socio-economic indicators are comparable with some of the developed economies of western Europe. Innovation, client excellence and integrity are VST Group's hallmark. These principles have served as its cornerstone for success across industries such as manufacturing, non-banking finance and automobile. In this episode, Arun Surendra, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), VST Group, who assumed this role earlier this year, discusses the company's history, strategy and future goals. Take a listen.

Should educators be technological determinist and look at treating ChatGPT as a technological disruption and a  deconstructive moment across our entire education system? Can technology supplant established human processes? Does pedagogy rely too much on historical knowledge and not enough on the intellectual progress of societies? These answers may not be blowing in the wind. But educators are working overtime to find lasting solutions to unfolding uncertainty in classrooms amid the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven disruptions. In this episode, Shashidhar Nanjundaiah, Dean,School of Media, Mahindra University, shares his views on the dire need for the education system to take cognisance of momentous technological changes that are unravelling and how it can be more flexible. He believes collaboration is the need of the hour to fill critical gaps between knowledge and application. Take a listen.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books for Indigenous Peoples' Month! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Keep up to date with the world of books and reading with Today in Books, Book Riot's daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Our editors offer commentary, context, and the occasional clap-back to keep you informed and entertained. Visit bookriot.com/todayinbooks to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed  Exposure - Ramona Emerson Highway of Tears: A True Story of Racism, Indifference, and the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - Jessica McDiarmid Bad Cree - Jessica Johns Mongrels - Stephen Graham Jones Darkly - Marisha Pessl The Rival - Jane Pek If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 1, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Digital India campaign in a bid to ramp up its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Over nine years on, the initiative has ushered in a robust digital transformation on the back of improved financial inclusion, thanks to the game-changing Unified Public Interface (UPI); stringent regulatory measures and a sea-change in behaviourial pattern of the end-users. The global non-profit, Wadhwani Foundation, is a partner-in-arms with the Modi government's ambitious programme that seeks to upskill the Indian bureaucracy. In this episode, Prakash Kumar — CEO, Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation, Wadhwani Foundation — weighs in on how this accomplishment marks a substantial advancement in Wadhwani Foundation's mission to promote digital transformation within government services. Tune in.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their 2024 holiday gift guide! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Keep up to date with the world of books and reading with Today in Books, Book Riot's daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Our editors offer commentary, context, and the occasional clap-back to keep you informed and entertained. Visit bookriot.com/todayinbooks to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Goodreads Choice Awards 2024 Books Discussed They All Fall the Same by Wes Browne The Alienist by Caleb Carr Bunny by Mona Awad Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey Blue Monday by Nicci French Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City by Tanya Talaga If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at ReadOrDead@BookRiot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @KDWinchester and on TikTok @KendraWinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi understood the importance of disaster resilient infrastructure during the rebuilding of Kutch after the horrific earthquake in 2001. He nurtured a dream to form a global coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure. In his second term as the Prime Minister, Modi unveiled CDRI at the United Nations' Climate Action Summit in New York City on September 23, 2019. Five years on, the coalition has morphed into a global advocacy group, which has 40 member nations and seven international organisations and is growing at a rapid pace. In this episode, Amit Prothi, Director-General, CDRI, outlines the organisation's ambitious plans at COP-29, which is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan. CDRI, which has its own pavilion at the annual climate summit for the first time, has lined up 36 sessions. The advocacy coalition will make several exciting announcements during the two-week global event.  Tune in.

Open-source solutions democratize digital access. It's a collaboration of curious minds working together towards a singular goal such as reducing carbon footprints in a cost and energy-efficient way. In the dynamic technology landscape, open-source collaborations are trying to find solutions to global challenges powered by cloud computing and AI. In this episode, Chris Wright, Senior Vice-President & Technology Officer, Red Hat, dives deep into all of these and much more. Tune in.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books for a scary season send-off! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed The Spite House - Johnny Compton The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story - Olga Tokarczuk, Trans. Antonia Lloyd-Jones The Little Stranger - Sarah Waters The Hunger - Alma Katsu Model Home - Rivers Solomon This Girl's a Killer - Emma C. Wells Pony Confidential - Christina Lynch If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Nicola and Di chat with the brilliant and inspiring Heather Mitchell. Heather is one of Australia's most acclaimed actors, with a career spanning 4 decades. She has appeared in hundreds of theatre productions and her film and television credits are countless, including series such as Love Me, Fake, and The Unusual Suspects and films like The Great Gatsby, Muriel's Wedding and Palm Beach. Heather also has a brilliant memoir, Everything and Nothing, where she shares so many personal stories from her life outside of acting, and we dive into some of these in this episode.  In this conversation Heather talks about how she is 66 and absolutely loving it! She shares her belief on why it's a privilege to get old, and that she's enjoying life more and more each day. As someone who lost their mother at a young age, and has overcome breast cancer herself twice, Heather really sees the true gift that it is to be able to get old, and has such a refreshing perspective on ageing.  We hear the beautiful love story of how Heather met her husband Martin, and the psychic who predicted it the day before - you'll really want to tune in for this story, because it's incredible.  Heather opens up about what it was like losing her mother at 17, and the pivotal moment in her life where she unknowingly had a conversation that would convince her mother not to tell anyone she was sick and dying. We also get the inside scoop on what happened with Heather and Sam Neill, and how a recent interview they did together was the first time they ever talked about why their relationship ended, and what they learnt from each other was pretty amazing.  This episode is full of so many wonderful stories and we had such a lovely time talking to Heather. She is a kind and gentle soul, with a spirit and energy that radiates. We hope you love listening to her.    Follow Heather on IG here Buy Heather's Memoir - Everything and Nothing - here Learn more about the Groundswell Foundation here  Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss mysteries and thrillers from The New York Times's Best Books of the 21st Century! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! This October, Tailored Book Recommendations is giving away a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! TBR is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of finding your next favorite read. To get started with TBR, just fill out a quick survey about your reading likes and dislikes, and we'll pair you with a professional book nerd— aka bibliologist— who uses their bookish knowledge to match you with three books they think you'll dig. You can sign up to receive your recommendations via email or have your bibliologist's picks delivered right to your door as either hardcovers or paperbacks. And if you sign up or gift TBR in the month of October, you'll be automatically entered to win a pair of Beats Fit Pro headphones! Current TBR subscribers also have a chance to win by purchasing a drop-in round of recommendations in October. Sign up today at mytbr.co This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Things Mentioned The New York Times's Best Books of the 21st Century Books Discussed The Guest List - Lucy Foley Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America - Erik Larson Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead - Olga Tokarczuk, Trans. Antonia Lloyd-Jones The Reformatory - Tananarive Due, Chosen by Stephen Graham Jones NYTs It Will Only Hurt For a Moment - Delilah S. Dawson The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story - Olga Tokarczuk, Trans. Antonia Lloyd-Jones Curdle Creek - Yvonne Battle-Felton If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Reiser talks about his new film, “The Problem with People”, deciding to be a comic, comedy and heartbreak being from the same well, His love of Peter Faulk, Jack Lemon, and Alan Arkin, fathers, getting out of the house, building a music room just in case Billy Joel dropped by, Writing “What A Fool Believes” with and about Michael McDonnald, “Diner” “Mad About You.” “The Thing About My Folks”, acting and writing seriously, his sons, and realizing you can't write a standup act but just holding a pad and thinking to yourself…”What's funny?”Bio:  n Hulu's recent critically-acclaimed comedy series “Reboot” from Modern Family creator Steve Levitan, Reiser plays Gordon, the original creator of the old sitcom being rebooted. Awards Daily says “Reiser truly excels, giving one of his very best performances…here, he reminds us just how very funny and experienced he is in the world of television comedy.” He also took his first step into bloody, superhero glory, joining Season 3 of Amazon Prime's Emmy-nominated The Boys, playing “The Legend.” Also this year Reiser filmed “The Problem with People,” an original comedy feature film which he wrote, produced, and stars in alongside Jane Levy and Colm Meaney. Reiser currently stars in two hit shows for Netflix: Stranger Things—the company's biggest series of all time—where he plays Dr. Sam Owens, a role created by the Duffer Brothers specifically for him; and Chuck Lorre's The Kominsky Method, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in and Golden Globe-winning comedy ended in May 1999 and premiered 20 years later as a limited series on Spectrum Originals. All seven seasons of the original Mad About You and the re-visit are available for streaming on Amazon Prime. The multi-faceted actor also revived one of his most iconic roles in the highly anticipated return of Mad About You, the long-running hit 90s comedy Reiser co-created and starred in with Helen Hunt. The Emmy, Peabody and Golden Globe-winning comedy ended in May 1999 and premiered 20 years later as a limited series on Spectrum Originals. All seven seasons of the original Mad About You and the re-visit are available for streaming on Amazon Prime. Throughout his prolific career, Reiser has worked with both independent and mainstream filmmakers. Having earned acclaim for his supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film Whiplash, Reiser was also recently seen alongside Kevin Hart in the Netflix feature Fatherhood, John McDonagh's War on Everyone and in frequent collaborator Jeff Baena's “The Little Hours” and “Horse Girl,” which premiered at Sundance 2020, the fourth film the pair has worked on together. The veteran actor has garnered praise for notable performances in films such as Diner, Bye Bye Love, Aliens, One Night At McCool's, Beverly Hills Cop I/II and The Thing About My Folks, which Reiser wrote for his co-star Peter Falk. Reiser is a fixture behind the camera as well. He co-created and co-produced There's Johnny!, a seven-episode series which originally streamed on Hulu and now streams on Peacock. The show, a fictional story set behind-the-scenes of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show circa 1972, co-created with filmmaker David Steven Simon and co-produced with director David Gordon Green in conjunction with The Carson Company, premiered to critical praise, with Decider saying There's Johnny! is “a television experience unlike any I've seen on TV in recent years” and “unfolds like a dream, a memory fondly recalled.” As an author, Reiser's first book, Couplehood, sold over two million copies and reached the number one spot on The New York Times bestsellers list. His subsequent books, Babyhood and Familyhood, were best sellers as well. Voted by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time, Reiser regularly performs sold-out standup at venues nationwide with dates currently booked throughout 2022 and beyond. A SUNY Binghamton graduate of its prestigious music program, Reiser co-wrote the theme song for Mad About You, “The Final Frontier,” with Grammy-winning producer Don Was, and released an album of original songs with British singer-songwriter Julia Fordham called Unusual Suspects. Over the course of his career, Reiser has received multiple Emmys, Golden Globes, American Comedy Awards and Screen Actors Guild nominations. Reiser and his family reside in Los Angeles.

Join me for an exciting new episode where we explore the most unusual plays from high school football across the country!

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books for Latine Heritage Month! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination for deep thoughts on all things reading, behind-the-scenes insights, informed takes, and so much more. Whether we're analyzing book deal trends, whittling down the best books of the century, or letting you in on the best book club book of the summer, you'll find something to nerd out over and enrich your reading life. With decades of experience in books and publishing between us, we have a wealth of knowledge, thoughts, and curated goodness we can't wait to share with you. Go ahead and take the plunge. Visit bookriot.com/deepdive to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed The Guest List - Lucy Foley Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno-Garcia Burn Baby Burn - Meg Medina House of Bone and Rain - Gabino Iglesias A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories - Mariana Enriquez, Trans. Megan McDowell The Hitchcock Hotel - Stephanie Wrobel Ruin Road - Lamar Giles If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss must-read sequels! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination for deep thoughts on all things reading, behind-the-scenes insights, informed takes, and so much more. Whether we're analyzing book deal trends, whittling down the best books of the century, or letting you in on the best book club book of the summer, you'll find something to nerd out over and enrich your reading life. With decades of experience in books and publishing between us, we have a wealth of knowledge, thoughts, and curated goodness we can't wait to share with you. Go ahead and take the plunge. Visit bookriot.com/deepdive to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Anthony Award winners Books Discussed Heaven My Home - Attica Locke Dublin Murder Squad series - Tana French Cult Following: the Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations—And Take Over Our Lives - J.W. Ocker Where They Last Saw Her - Marcie R. Rendon Summers End - Juneau Black The Restaurant of Lost Recipes - Hisashi Kashiwai, Trans. Jesse Kirkwood If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a conversation with the 2024 Champion of our "Unusual Suspects" Blind Tasting Competition that was hosted by the Oenophile Institute at the beginning of August in Atlanta, GA. This was the second annual session of this competition format where we have two rounds of blind tasting flights – 3 white wines followed by 3 red wines - and then the two highest scores from each round move on to a final round to crown a winner. The wines, however, are all just on the fringe or technically not typically testable in wine certification exams, so the wines can be from basically anywhere in the world. And this year, we had to have a second bonus final round because the top four competitors all scored so evenly on the first wine – but what happened in the "final final" round was truly impressive because our 2024 Champion, Joe Herrig, basically called that wine 100% correctly to walk away with the trophy and cash prize. On this episode, you'll hear from our winner, Joe, as he breaks down his thought process and logic for each of his calls from the competition. Joe was first on this podcast in June of 2022 (Episode 78) and he is still the Director of Education for Georiga Crown Distribution Company. He has since earned his Diploma through the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, so he now holds one of the highest honors in the world of wine education. You'll hear how he approached the process of identifying these wines and how he connects his palate skills to his theory knowledge. You can follow him @suburbanwino on Instagram. Recorded August 25, 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acorkintheroad/support

Kendra Winchester and special guest Trisha Brown discuss genre-bending romance and mystery books! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through Books has got you covered. If it's part of life, it can be part of your reading life. That's what Better Living Through Books is all about. Visit bookriot.com/betterliving to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Things Mentioned When in Romance Books Discussed The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev Summers End by Juneau Black Rules of Engagement by Selena Montgomery Whiteout by Adriana Anders Think of England by KJ Charles The Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues by Beth Lincoln If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Trisha on instagram and Blue sky @trishahaleybrown Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books for Women in Translation Month! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and more, Better Living Through Books has got you covered. If it's part of life, it can be part of your reading life. That's what Better Living Through Books is all about. Visit bookriot.com/betterliving to subscribe for free, or become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year and get unlimited access to members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies knowing you are supporting independent media. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News New S.A. Cosby Book with New Pine & Cedar Imprint Things Mentioned Women in Translation Month Books Discussed  Midnight Rooms - Danyae Coles Butter - Asako Yuzuki, Translated from Japanese by Polly Barton The Kamogawa Food Detectives - Hisashi Kashiwai, Translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood The Night Guest - Hildur Knútsdóttir, Translated from Icelandic by Mary Robinette Kowal - out September 3rd, 2024 The Only Child - Mi-Ae Seo, Translated from Korean by Yewon Jung The Devil Behind the Badge: The Horrifying Twelve Days of the Border Patrol Serial Killer -  Rick Jervis Death at Morning House - Maureen Johnson If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices