Podcasts about Waterstones

Rachel and Simon speak with the novelist and essayist Siri Hustvedt. Born in Minnesota in 1955 to a Norwegian mother and American father, Siri grew up bilingual. On a family trip one summer, she read voraciously and decided she wanted to become a writer. In 1981 Siri published her first poem in the Paris Review and a small collection emerged two years later. In 1992 she published her debut novel, “The Blindfold”, which was translated into 17 languages. Six more novels followed - “The Enchantment of Lily Dahl”, “What I Loved”, “The Sorrows of an American”, “The Summer Without Men”, “The Blazing World” (longlisted for the Man Booker Prize) and “Memories of the Future” - as well as several collections of essays. Alongside her writing, Siri has studied psychoanalysis, neurology and psychiatry and in 2015 she was appointed a lecturer in psychiatry at Weill Cornell medical school. We spoke to Siri about making her way in poetry and publishing, her interest in the sciences and her latest book, “Ghost Stories”, a memoir about her marriage to the late novelist Paul Auster. In addition to the standard audio format, the podcast is now available in video. You can check us out on YouTube under Always Take Notes.   We've also made (yet) another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added a further 70 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Guardian Long Read. The whole compendium now runs to a magisterial 230 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (one is left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a call with Simon and Rachel. A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Huberman Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Andrew Huberman has spent the past few days doing exactly what is reshaping his long term biography: expanding from celebrated podcaster and Stanford neuroscientist into full spectrum health authority and soon to be mass market author. Waterstones, the major UK bookseller, reports that his first comprehensive book, titled Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body, is set for global release on September 15, 2026, positioning him not just as a podcast educator but as a mainstream health reference author with a formalized system of daily protocols for mental and physical performance. On TikTok, the official Huberman Lab account has been pushing a preorder campaign for that book, describing it as an operating manual for the human body and emphasizing its protocol based, highly actionable structure, a clear sign that his team is gearing up for a major cross platform publishing push. On the content front, YouTube clips from his ongoing collaboration with former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf have been rolling out over the last few days, packaged as short, highly shareable lessons in discipline, focus, and anxiety reduction. One recent segment, How Micro Discipline Compounds Into Elite Success, features Huberman explaining how repeated small hard choices drive structural brain changes in regions like the anterior mid cingulate cortex, linking mundane habits to the neuroscience of so called super agers and reinforcing his brand as the scientist who can decode high performance. Another clip, How to Improve Focus and Decrease Anxiety With One Simple Practice, highlights his use of the Influence versus Concern framework, an exercise that has him literally asking listeners to draw a line down a page and sort worries from actions, then radically shrink phone screen time, tying mental health advice to real world behavioral experiments. Across social media, Huberman continues to be name checked as an authority. A recent Instagram post by Waterstones again promotes his upcoming book as a truly empowering guide to mental health, physical performance, and sleep, while a TikTok creator credits Andrew Huberman with helping avoid bad camera buys by pushing better lighting over expensive gear, an example of how his advice increasingly leaks into creator culture and not just neuroscience circles. Internationally, a Portuguese language Instagram carousel from a podcast account recaps the Huberman Lab episodes that led thousands of listeners to quit alcohol, chase morning light, and use a single physiological sigh to reset stress, underscoring his growing status as a global behavior change catalyst. On X, Huberman's main account has stayed focused on research, podcast promotion, and book related messaging; no credible outlet has reported any major controversy, new personal scandal, or large business acquisition tied to him in the past few days, and any rumors beyond that are unconfirmed and should be treated as speculation. The real story this week is continuity and escalation: a steady drumbeat of science based clips, an aggressive rollout toward his September book launch, and a widening echo chamber of creators, bookstores, and international podcasts framing him as the go to brain and body strategist for the self optimization era. Thanks for tuning in to Andrew Huberman Biography Flash. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe to never miss an update on Andrew Huberman and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

This week we're recording on a Wednesday, which leads to lots of confusion. Did England beat Croatia? Is lager really piss? Only the future will tell us.Support the showBrought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing.BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-garrett-signed-pre-orderAMAZON: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Beer-Jonny-Garrett/dp/1838959947/WATERSTONES: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-meaning-of-beer/jonny-garrett/9781838959944SUPPORT US!Pledge on Patreon and get some cool merch & videos: https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannelCheck out our awesome sponsor The Malt Miller: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/Twitter – @beerchannelFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerchannelInstagram – @craftbeerchannel

The Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize Shortlist is here and it's time to meet the class of 2026. With books that take us from modern America to medieval Europe, from magical realism to modern satire, from private lives to open houses - these are the writers that have most excited our experience booksellers and we can't wait for you to discover your own favourite. Join us for a freewheeling conversation about technique, tenacity and turning inspiration into something tangible.

Join Klaudia Mitura to explore what it really means to embrace your own voice and how simple voice practices can help regulate your nervous system, calm stress, and lift your mood in minutes.Whether you notice your throat tighten under pressure, your voice rush when you're overwhelmed, or you struggle to sound like yourself in important moments, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed tools you can use immediately (and that Klaudia tests herself).Learn how a longer exhale can signal safety to the body, why humming can help you feel more grounded fast, and try a short “voice reset” you can repeat for three days to track your mood, stress, and energy before and after.Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store

Jackie Mitchell talks to Tracy Cook, local author about her first novel “Wings Over Valletta” set in Malta in World War 2. As bombs fall across the island, Kitty Campbell is haunted by the daughter she was forced to give up for adoption years before. Tracy will be signing copies at Waterstone's bookshop, Walton on Thames, on Saturday 20 June at 10.30am. www.tracycookauthor.com

Body image worries are starting younger. Diet culture may have changed its clothes, but it certainly hasn't gone away — it's simply rebranded as wellness, self-improvement and "health optimisation," all while our children scroll through TikTok, influencers and impossible appearance standards in real time. In this episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson is joined by Elle Mace, eating disorder expert, coach, author of the upcoming book Food Freedom, and someone whose own struggles with body image and disordered eating began at just 10 years old. Together, they explore the early warning signs parents may miss, how to tell the difference between normal food fussiness and something more concerning, the everyday language around food and bodies that can accidentally cause harm, and what today's obsession with wellness, weight-loss drugs, and appearance culture is doing to young minds. A thoughtful, honest and hugely important conversation for any parent raising children in a world obsessed with bodies. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Instagram: @iamellemace Food Freedom is available from 27th August at £14.99 via major retailers including Penguin, Amazon and Waterstones. What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com  The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Your voice doesn't always feel steady, and in high-stakes moments, it can feel like it has a mind of its own. In this episode, Klaudia Mitura sits down with Judith Quin, voice coach and vocal confidence specialist, to explore what it really means to liberate your voice and speak with presence, not perfection.This is a conversation about taking up space without getting louder, understanding what a “small voice” sounds like when we feel we don't belong, and using Judith's practical vocal resets to calm the nervous system fast.Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store

This week CBC has exploded into action with six videos being filmed, a beer festival visit and some homebrew going on!Support the showBrought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing.BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-garrett-signed-pre-orderAMAZON: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Beer-Jonny-Garrett/dp/1838959947/WATERSTONES: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-meaning-of-beer/jonny-garrett/9781838959944SUPPORT US!Pledge on Patreon and get some cool merch & videos: https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannelCheck out our awesome sponsor The Malt Miller: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/Twitter – @beerchannelFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerchannelInstagram – @craftbeerchannel

The perfect gift for Father's Day! Barry Appleton investigated some of the most notable crimes of the twentieth century, from multi-million pound robberies to cold-blooded killings that shook the world. Walking the beat of the crime-ridden East End under the rule of the Krays, Barry went toe-to-toe with the underworld, earning multiple commendations for his courage. Following a series of high-profile murder cases, he was assigned to the Flying Squad and went undercover to investigate the assassination of Martin Luther King. Life in the ‘Sweeney' was dangerous and the detective's dedication to the job saw him injured in the line of duty, pushing him and his family to the limit. After 20 years' exemplary service with the Met, Barry's crimefighting adventures continued when he achieved overnight success as the lead scriptwriter of The Bill, adding gritty realism to 50 episodes of the groundbreaking drama. Now Barry has taken on one final case to unravel his own incredible life story. How did a boy from the Welsh valleys end up in a shootout on the streets of London? What made a hard-nosed cop swap his snub-nosed Smith & Wesson for a second-hand typewriter? And who was the angel always by his side? Featuring dramatic flashback sequences and never-before-told behind-the-scenes stories from Britain's longest-running police procedural drama, Twentieth Century Cop is an extraordinary true crime memoir that vividly captures life as an old school copper, on the streets and on the screen. This special countdown trailer - featuring the titles for all 50 of Barry's episodes of The Bill - is narrated by one of his favourite actors from the series, the mighty Jon Iles (DC Mike Dashwood) ⁨ "Twentieth Century Cop" is OUT NOW in hardback from Pen & Sword Books: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Hardback/p/57380 Also available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twentieth-Century-Cop-Flying-Detective/dp/1036199517/ Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/twentieth-century-cop/barry-appleton/oliver-crocker/9781036199517 Or order through your local bookshop.

Jeremy is joined again by author and podcaster Jason Kruppa to examine the 1981 satirical musical Shock Treatment, an "equal" to The Rocky Horror Picture Show sharing its creative team of Richard O'Brien and Jim Sharman and starring Cliff DeYoung, Jessica Harper, Patricia Quinn, Ruby Wax, Charles Gray and Barry Humphries. In this pursuit, they cover such subjects as normcore values, American geography, unlikely screen romances and Britain's most-missed comedian.All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton and Other Assorted Long Songs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Things-Must-Pass-Away/dp/1641603259/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GH04M3HKDZAU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i-VBVCd6OD_u3Bw2P_zGpWMcIYFuRmRvDP2qS92HTKZm7S9xDM2SfWLeEQfew9PI.WfGFmq68oWWoNtnx0GrqJmlrHVmFn3ZeppH5h_ycF5E&dib_tag=se&keywords=all+things+must+pass+away&qid=1780856018&sprefix=all+things+must+pass+away%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781641608169?utm_source=Waterstones&utm_medium=pdp&utm_campaign=oos-linkTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIxUhYQlnA8Shock Treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60xaXy4YPqQShock Treatment soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL970E92ACC3C89F41Shock Treatment: Live on Stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN8rFugl1Ks (Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaeIF2woFe8 (Part 2)The Rocky Horror Picture Show trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4plqh6obZW4The Rocky Horror (Picture) Show audience participation overview: https://rockyhorror.fandom.com/wiki/Audience_participationUnproduced Rocky Horror sequels overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocky_Horror_Show_(franchise)#Cancelled_projectsJim Sharman overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_SharmanPeep Show: The New Year's Eve Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TlwsjGB32cGlam Rock overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glam_rockPhantom of the Paradise: Jessica Harper - Special to Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uIHHx2GkFQCrimes of the Future: Purple plastic bars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afUp39Uv4lkRuby Wax overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_WaxDavid Eisenhower overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_EisenhowerRik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFLF9R7fK_MOrpheus and Eurydice overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpheus_and_EurydiceSuspiria end credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPF-ABw0nzIThe Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Lyrical_Ballads_(1798)/The_Rime_of_the_Ancyent_MarinereKubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Oxford_Book_of_English_Verse_1250-1900/Kubla_KhanNetwork trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cSGvqQHpjsThe Year of the Sex Olympics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoFob79ql7UThe Simpsons: Homer in the Land of Chocolate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOziWm_MJ9kSaturn 3 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O-F2fvHFW4The Crystal Maze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cwzP4vYoig

Simon and Rachel speak with the novelist and journalist John Lanchester. John has written six works of fiction including "The Debt to Pleasure", "Capital" and "Fragrant Harbour" and four of non-fiction including "Whoops! Why Everyone Owes Everyone and No One Can Pay". His books have won the Hawthornden Prize, the Whitbread First Novel Award, the E. M. Forster Award and the Premi Llibreter, been longlisted for the Booker Prize and translated into 25 languages. The television mini-series adaptation of "Capital" won an International Emmy Award. He is a contributing editor to the London Review of Books and a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. We spoke to John about his long relationship with the LRB, his state of London novel "Capital" and his new novel, "Look What You Made Me Do."  In addition to the standard audio format, the podcast is now available in video. You can check us out on YouTube under Always Take Notes.   We've also made (yet) another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added a further 70 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Guardian Long Read. The whole compendium now runs to a magisterial 230 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (one is left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a call with Simon and Rachel.A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is someone whose life reads like a series of things most of us would consider utterly impossible. Vicki Anstey is a world record holder, a human performance coach, an entrepreneur and an adventurer — and that only scratches the surface. She was one of the first women to reach the final stages of SAS Who Dares Wins, rowed the mid-Pacific unaided, and in 2024 cycled 3,000 miles across America in one of the toughest endurance races on the planet. She has raced 250 kilometres across the Arctic in minus 35 degrees and across the Savannahs of Kenya in 50 degree heat. Vicki is also a passionate advocate for girls and young women through her role as UK Ambassador for Inspiring Girls International. She is a perfect Midpoint guest because at the heart of everything she does is a belief that we are all capable of so much more than we think — and her own life is the proof. Her brilliant new book, Other People Are Like The Weather, is published by Northside House and is out on the 17th of June in hardback from Waterstones and Amazon. You can also pre-order a signed and dedicated copy —https://vickianstey.co.uk/product/other-people-are-like-the-weather/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...in which we return to 19th-century Maryport in the company of author Simon Francis Brown to explore the world of regional shipbuilding through the exquisite illustrated journals of master shipbuilder Kelsick Wood. Starting our walk at the Shipping Brow Gallery overlooking the River Ellen, we set the historic context for Kelsick's arrival in Maryport in around 1818 – Britain as a maritime superpower, the age of empire, the political endgame of slavery – and paint a picture of the town's bustling harbour, its numerous taverns, the lavish dinners held for Lord Senhouse, the squalor of many residents. Battling weather on the harbour wall, we introduce Kelsick Wood, the Workington-born shipbuilder who travelled the world before acquiring the family yard at Maryport and starting the illustrated journals (excerpts below) that Simon discovered in a Greenwich archive. Sheltering from the gale in a harbourside ginnel, we discuss the business of shipbuilding: the crafts required to bring together a finished brig; the unforgiving economics of timber imports; the impact of Cumbrian weather on operations; and the insurance stranglehold held for a time by London shipbuilders. Retiring to the Golden Lion – where Kelsick spent many of his working hours entertaining potential customers and networking with the Maryport elite – we learn about the politically progressive family man who grieved the loss of a wife and six children, before winding down the podcast considering the numerous pressures which built on domestic shipbuilders – from overseas competition to the introduction of iron hulls – signalling the end of the age of sail. The Vanishing Age of Sail can be bought from Bookends in Carlisle and Keswick, and other local bookshops. It is also available from Amazon and Waterstones.

Brad's back, we're back, and we're straight in with some spicy takes and creamy Milds. Sorry about the audio, always and forever.BUY JONNY'S BOOK: https://bit.ly/OneMoreRoundBookWATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/eyAmXoLfcdcSupport the showBrought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing.BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-garrett-signed-pre-orderAMAZON: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Beer-Jonny-Garrett/dp/1838959947/WATERSTONES: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-meaning-of-beer/jonny-garrett/9781838959944SUPPORT US!Pledge on Patreon and get some cool merch & videos: https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannelCheck out our awesome sponsor The Malt Miller: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/Twitter – @beerchannelFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerchannelInstagram – @craftbeerchannel

We called them cheats. The reality is far more complicated. There have been plenty of books written about drugs in sport. Confessions, memoirs, exposés. But this one is different. James Witts is a sports journalist and former editor of 220 Triathlon Magazine — someone I've known for well over a decade. His new book, Dope, isn't a first-person account of falling from grace. It's a proper state-of-play analysis of where the battle between dopers and anti-dopers actually stands in 2025 and 2026. Who's winning? How are athletes sidestepping detection? And what's driving people to dope in the first place — because it's rarely as simple as wanting to win.   We talk about Colin Chartier, David Millar, Team Sky, TUEs, blood bags, the Enhanced Games, AI, and why this issue reaches much further than elite sport. Including age-group athletes who will go to extraordinary lengths just to qualify for Kona. This is a nuanced conversation that will change how you see this subject.   5 KEY POINTS Doping is rarely just about winning — identity, imposter syndrome, financial pressure and team dynamics all play a significant role. TUEs are widely exploited — therapeutic use exemptions are legitimate in principle but have become a well-documented route to legal performance enhancement. The Enhanced Games raises an uncomfortable question — if records aren't broken when athletes can openly dope, what does that say about clean sport? Social media is a direct pipeline for dangerous substances — young athletes are being targeted by adverts for drugs like DNP, linked to over 30 deaths in the UK alone. AI cuts both ways — it could help create novel undetectable drugs, but also help anti-doping agencies crunch data faster than ever before. 3 TAKEAWAYS Look beyond the headlines — calling athletes cheats and moving on ignores the complex web of pressure and identity that leads many there. The line is rarely clear — from TUEs to grey-area supplements, the boundary between legal and illegal is often deliberately blurred. This isn't just an elite problem — age-group athletes and recreational competitors operate in the same ecosystem, with more similar pressures than we'd like to think.   KILLER QUOTE  "It's so damning if someone is found to have taken a prohibited substance — it almost feels worse than murder. At least with murder there's a sense of rehabilitation."   CONNECT with James James Witts is a sports journalist and author specialising in cycling and endurance sport. His new book Dope is available now from Waterstones and all major booksellers. X/Twitter: @jameswitts LinkedIn: James Witts Buy the book: Dope - available at Amazon, Waterstones and all major booksellers   James's favourite book: Racing Through the Dark by David Millar   LINKS & RESOURCES Mentioned in the episode: WADA Prohibited List 2026 Enhanced Games   Other blogs, Videos etc you might want to check out Honest Sport Substack - Edmund Wilson Icarus documentary - If you haven't seen this you must. Film maker and amateur cyclist Bryan Fogel sets out to investigate the furtive world of illegal doping in sports and ends up revealing the biggest international sports scandal in living memory. The hidden cost of doping sanctions on Kenyan athletes   FREE Download

The Guilty Feminist 485. Waterstone's Book Club: Bimbo Presented by Deborah Frances-White with very special guest Ashley James. Recorded 14 April 2026 at Waterstone's Picadilly. Released 1 June. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Ashley James https://www.instagram.com/ashleylouisejames https://www.waterstones.com/book/bimbo/ashley-james/9781529958775 For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Road to Gilead Open Space. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-guilty-feminist-presents-road-to-gilead-open-space-tickets-1990526915588 Guilty Feminist at Ventnor Fringe. https://purchase.vfringe.co.uk/EventAvailability?EventId=37801 Edinburgh Fringe previews at Soho Theatre. https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-edinburgh-preview-showcase/ Edinburgh Fringe. https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:6708/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Elizabeth are discussing: Bookish Moments: overseas bookstores and book resources Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Meredith and Elizabeth imagine books in their own bookstore Before We Go: our new segment featuring a bookish friend post and Elizabeth updates us on her grandbabies Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . .   1:53 - Ad For Ourselves 2:12 - Currently Reading Patreon 3:20 - Bookish Moments of the Week 4:19 - Waterstones 4:22 - Barter Books 4:37 - Foyles 4:38 - Notting Hill Bookshop 5:10 - Goldsboro Books 6:10 - Booklist magazine 8:27 - Current Reads 9:42 - The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (Elizabath) 14:19 - Where are the Children by Mary Higgins Clark (Meredith) 18:54 - Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark 19:43 - The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (Elizabeth) 19:47 - The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff 21:51 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 23:12 - Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Meredith) 24:23 - Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child 29:39 - Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves (Elizabeth, pre-order releases July 7, 2026) 30:00 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 32:35 - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 32:37 - Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo 32:50 - Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin 32:57 - Page & Palette 34:30 - The Astral Library by Kate Quinn (Meredith) 37:29 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 37:30 - The Book Wanderers by Anna James 40:21 - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn 40:22 - The Alice Network by Kate Quinn 40:59 - A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross 43:36 - Deep Dive: Books We'd Stock In Our Own Bookstores 44:37 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore 44:38 - Fabled Bookshop 44:49 - Roots by Alex Haley 45:56 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 47:48 - The Iron House by John Hart 49:03 - I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 49:53 - Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum 51:06 - The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 52:12 - Red Notice by Bill Browder 52:42 - Castle of Water by Dane Huckelbridge 54:40 - The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley 54:49 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 54:50 - The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham 55:22 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 55:23 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 56:13 - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 57:26 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 58:03 - Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall 59:06 - Born To Run by Christopher McDougall  1:00:02 - The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 1:00:52 - Burial Rites by Hannah Kent 1:01:17 - Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen 1:01:19 - Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert 1:01:30 - The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini 1:03:00 - Before We Go Meredith highlights a bookish friend post Elizabeth brings an update and bookish support   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. June's IPL is brought to you by one of our beloved repeat stores, Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Andy Miller will be dropping by with an armful of books and a few recommendations for your next trip to your local library with a quick flick through the pages of Jackanory. Rae Earl will be joining us live from where she thinks may actually be the real life village that inspired Camberwick Green. If you're off to a fancy dress party Jim Sangster has a few costume tips courtesy of Mr. Benn, Richard Littler will be taking your calls with a few handy hints for useful finds in your local junk shop that might be the next The Magic Ball and Tim Worthington will be introducing Garreth Hirons to the wacky sights and sounds of the latest pop sensation The Banana Splits. So if you want to join in the fun - or just swap an Aurora Banana Buggy Model Kit for a copy of 123456789Benn- ring the show now!You can get The Golden Age Of Children's TV in all good bookshops, and from Waterstones here, Amazon here, from the Kindle Store here and directly from Black And White Publishing here. - and if you want to know more about what you can find in it, head for timworthington.org!

In Episode #230 of The Happiness Challenge, join Klaudia to discover how to make overthinking more constructive; using three research-backed insights that help you shift from mental spirals to clearer, calmer thinking.Whether you tend to get stuck in “why is this happening?” loops, find yourself brooding over the past, or worry as a way to avoid uncomfortable feelings, this episode will help you understand what your mind is trying to do and how to guide it in a more helpful direction.Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store

Rachel and Simon speak with the novelist Kathryn Stockett. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Kathryn moved to New York after university and spent almost a decade working in magazine publishing and marketing. In 2001, reeling from the 9/11 attacks and missing home, Kathryn started writing "The Help". The story of black maids and their white employers in Jackson in the 1960s became a sleeper hit in 2009 - it went on to sell 15 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a film in 2011. (The movie grossed more than $220 million at the box office; Octavia Spencer won an Oscar for her portrayal of Minny, one of the maids.) Kathryn spent over a decade working on her follow-up, "The Calamity Club", set in Oxford, Mississippi, in the 1930s. We spoke to Kathryn about magazine largesse in the 1990s, the huge success of "The Help" and the long road to publication of "The Calamity Club".   In addition to the standard audio format, the podcast is now available in video. You can check us out on YouTube under Always Take Notes. We've also made (yet) another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added a further 70 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Guardian Long Read. The whole compendium now runs to a magisterial 230 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (one is left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a call with Simon and Rachel. A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Brad is on jury service so we welcome Neil Walker of SIBA for chat about how cask is making a comeback, and why beer influencing is harder than wine influencing.WATCH LAST WEEK'S VIDEO:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESP7CI4LP3gSupport the showBrought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing.BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-garrett-signed-pre-orderAMAZON: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Beer-Jonny-Garrett/dp/1838959947/WATERSTONES: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-meaning-of-beer/jonny-garrett/9781838959944SUPPORT US!Pledge on Patreon and get some cool merch & videos: https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannelCheck out our awesome sponsor The Malt Miller: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/Twitter – @beerchannelFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerchannelInstagram – @craftbeerchannel

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for May 13, 2026. We open with the China story that keeps getting bigger — the day after we covered the Arcadia, California mayor who pleaded guilty to acting as a Chinese Communist Party agent, a man named Lou John Wang was convicted in New York City for operating a secret Chinese police station — kidnapping dissidents, pressuring critics of the CCP, and running what amounts to a foreign government's law enforcement operation on American soil. We connect it to Trump and Rubio's diplomatic trip to Beijing, explain what China's secret police stations actually do, and make the case that China's infiltration of American life — through supply chains, universities, real estate near military bases, and now city halls and police stations — is unlike anything any hostile nation has ever accomplished inside our borders. We ask the question every American should be asking — how much access has the Chinese Communist Party already built while we were telling ourselves economics and national security were separate conversations? In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, President Trump landed in Beijing with a delegation that included Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Wang — arriving to a red carpet welcome and plans to push for Chinese market access for U.S. businesses. Then the U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on a 54-45 vote — with Democrat John Fetterman the only crossover — signaling future interest rate cuts that sent equity markets surging. And Salem Communications — home to Hugh Hewitt, Joe Piscopo, Charlie Kirk, Mike Gallagher, and American Ground Radio partnerships in New York, D.C., and the Salem Podcast Network — has been acquired by Waterstone in a deal CEO David Santrella says will accelerate the company's faith-forward mission for years to come. Our American Mama Teri Netterville joins us to talk about country singer Eric Church's commencement speech at North Carolina — which she calls the single greatest commencement speech she has ever heard. Using the six strings of a guitar as his framework, Church walked graduates through faith as the foundational low E string, family as the A string, their life partner as the D string at the heart of the instrument, ambition and resilience on the G string, community on the B string — where he urged graduates to put down roots, volunteer, and build the thing their community needs even if the internet never sees it — and individual greatness on the high E string, the thinnest string most easily bent by outside pressure. We walk through every string and explain why this speech deserves to be heard by every graduating class in America. We dig deep into a new Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth report called From Learning Recession to Learning Recovery — which identifies a nationwide decline in student achievement in math and reading that began in 2013 and was just as severe before the pandemic as during it. The researchers blame social media. We disagree. We connect the timeline directly to Common Core — the untested, nationally imposed educational standards pushed by the Gates Foundation and adopted by 46 states by 2013 — that confused children, baffled parents who could no longer help with math homework, and produced exactly the results you'd expect from conducting a nationwide experiment on children with no prior testing. And we note that Louisiana — which abandoned Common Core's methodology and adopted the Science of Reading — now leads the nation in educational improvement. We also cover the DOJ's settlement with PayPal over their $530 million Economic Opportunity Fund — a 2020 program that tied eligibility explicitly to race and national origin in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. We make the case that you cannot achieve fairness by creating an unfair system, and that civil rights laws were designed to stop discrimination — not rebrand it. We also dig into Senator Tommy Tuberville's proposal to establish English as the official language of American schools — and make the case that a shared language is not about race, it's about unity, assimilation, and the Tower of Babel. For our Bright Spot, a Marine veteran with a concealed carry permit in Massachusetts was already going car to car helping people escape and exchanging fire with an active shooter on Memorial Drive in Cambridge before police arrived. The shooter — who had previously been given half the recommended prison sentence for shooting at cops in 2020 — was stopped before anyone was killed. Nobody's covering this story. We are. We also note that Rudy Giuliani has recovered from pneumonia, left the hospital after being on a ventilator and in the ICU, and remind listeners that God is not finished with us until He says so. And we close with Logan, Cody, and Brody — three high schoolers in Cooper City, Florida who pulled over to help a man they thought had a flat tire and discovered he was having a heart attack. They called 911. Emergency crews arrived. Diego survived. His son said, God didn't send angels with wings. He sent those boys. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today we discuss..Rob - New Thunderball Underwater Breather (Upcoming unboxing).Pete - Notices someone in the Spa has the same James Bond Flip Flops.NEWSCharlie Higson interviews Kim Sherwood about her new Bond novel, Hurricane  Room, at Waterstones, Piccadilly on Wed 20th May. LISTENER MAILWith thanks to Alex LamasFor listener mail : therewillbebond@gmail.comEpisode #128S2. EP#027SUPPORT THE SHOWThis show is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wilde & Harte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Razors.Use TAILORS20 for a discount at W&H. https://wildeandharte.co.uk/You can tip the show with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/therewillbebondYou can sign up to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more Bond magic. https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/newsletterYou can buy a ⁠London Bond Map⁠ to get a shout out. https://londonbondmap.co.uk/shop

In Episode #229 of The Happiness Challenge, join Klaudia to discover three simple, science-backed ways to slow down an overthinking mind—right in the moment.Whether your thoughts spiral at night, you replay conversations on repeat, or you get stuck in “what if?” mode even on good days, this episode is packed with practical tools you can use immediately (and that Klaudia uses herself).Learn how to time-box worry with a “Worry Window,” calm your body in 60–90 seconds to quiet mental noise, and use the “Next Right Thing” rule to turn overthinking into one small, helpful action.Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store

Life doesn't always feel calm — and for overthinkers, it can feel like your mind is running a marathon you never signed up for. In this episode, Klaudia sits down with Dr. Claire Hayes, clinical psychologist and author (including How to Cope), to talk honestly about overthinking, emotional resilience, and why “thinking positive” isn't always the most helpful approach.This is a conversation about learning to welcome difficult emotions instead of suppressing them, separating thoughts from feelings and actions, and using Claire's practical ABC coping statement (“I feel… because I think… but I choose…”) to step out of spirals and back into choice.Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store

This week there's no upload, but there's LOTS of beer news and CBC to wade through so strap in!Support the showBrought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing.BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-garrett-signed-pre-orderAMAZON: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Beer-Jonny-Garrett/dp/1838959947/WATERSTONES: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-meaning-of-beer/jonny-garrett/9781838959944SUPPORT US!Pledge on Patreon and get some cool merch & videos: https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannelCheck out our awesome sponsor The Malt Miller: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/Twitter – @beerchannelFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerchannelInstagram – @craftbeerchannel

We're back after far too long! Join us as Jonny tells tales of Wales, Birmingham, Scotland and Faversham, and Brad tells wild tales of holidays on boats.WATCH LAST WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98E9Xh6rSLcSupport the showBrought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing.BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-garrett-signed-pre-orderAMAZON: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Beer-Jonny-Garrett/dp/1838959947/WATERSTONES: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-meaning-of-beer/jonny-garrett/9781838959944SUPPORT US!Pledge on Patreon and get some cool merch & videos: https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannelCheck out our awesome sponsor The Malt Miller: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/Twitter – @beerchannelFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerchannelInstagram – @craftbeerchannel

I am VERY excited to share this conversation with property expert and author Sarah McDermott. I first met Sarah when we were both speaking at Magnetic Millions last year. When she shared her story from the stage, I was hooked, and knew I had to get her on the pod. In this very real, very raw and very honest episode, Sarah shares her journey from private investigator to property, how she navigated Covid, sky high interest rates and a gambling fraudster and how she's turning all that pain into purpose. She has recently launched her incredible book sharing the journey, Chaos, a book that blends her fabulous Yorkshire tonality with life-changing techniques because the truth is, we can't control what happens, but we can control how we react and respond. Get your copy of Sarah's incredible book on Amazon here or Waterstones here.Check out Sarah's website and resources here.If you'd love to learn more about the work I do, check out my website here. If you have any takeaways or learnings please do drop me an email tara@thethrivingbusinesswoman.com or drop me a DM on Instagram. I always love to hear your thoughts on each episode! You can find me here.  See you next week for another episode! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating or review so more people can find this podcast, and if it helped you today, please do share with someone who could benefit from it.  Keep thriving!The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Discover how celebrating even the smallest, messiest wins can transform your happiness and motivation in this month's Happiness Challenge! Join Klaudia as she wraps up the series with a deep dive into the science behind why our brains often overlook progress—and how learning to notice your wins is one of the most important happiness skills you can build.Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store

Simon and Rachel speak to Jason Burke, the international security correspondent for the Guardian. Jason has been a foreign correspondent for almost 30 years, reporting from the Middle East, South Asia, Europe and Africa. He writes regularly on terrorism and is the author of five books: "The New Threat from Islamic Militancy" (which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize in 2016); "The 9/11 Wars" (described by The Economist as "the best overview of the 9/11 decade in print"); "Al-Qaeda: The True Story of Radical Islam" and "On the Road to Kandahar - Travels through Conflict in the Islamic World". His latest book, "The Revolutionists - The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s", was shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford prize in 2025. We spoke to Jason about his career as a longtime foreign correspondent, the emotional costs of covering conflict, and researching and writing "The Revolutionists".    In addition to the standard audio format, the podcast is now available in video. You can check us out on YouTube under Always Take Notes. Join us on April 21st as we interview Michael Morpurgo at the Lantern Theatre in Bristol. You can get your tickets here.  We've also made (yet) another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added a further 70 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Guardian Long Read. The whole compendium now runs to a magisterial 230 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (six are left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a call with Simon and Rachel.A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guilty Feminist 478. Endometriosis Presented by Deborah Frances-White, guest co-host Heidi Regan and special guests Sanju Pal, Tulip Siddiq MP and Dr Rebecca Mallik Recorded 31 March 2026 at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London. Released 13 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Heidi Regan https://www.instagram.com/heidi_regan https://linktr.ee/heidiregan More about Sanju Pal and Endometriosis https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/accenture-disability-discrimination-endometriosis https://www.kilgannonlaw.co.uk/ms-sanju-pal-succeeds-in-appeal-against-accenture https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/761186 https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/Menstral%20Health%20at%20Work%20-%20Endometriosis%20%20at%20Work_0.pdf https://www.instagram.com/sanjuthinks https://www.theendometriosisfoundation.org For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Waterstone's Book Club. Bimbo by Ashley James. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-ashley-james/london-piccadilly Road to Gilead at the Museum of Comedy - Save the NHS from Palantir. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist/ Guilty Feminist x The Nerve - The Epstein Files with Carole Cadwalladr https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guilty Feminist 477. Ten for Ten #9 Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Athena Kugblenu Recorded 26 March 2026 in London. Released 6 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White - https://deborahfrances-white.com - https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz - https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 - https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Athena Kugblenu - https://www.instagram.com/athenakugblenu - https://athenakugblenu.co.uk For more information about this and other episodes… - visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com - tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod - like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist - check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist - or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show - Welsh Election Special with Carol Vorderman. https://www.cardifftheater.co.uk/venues/new-theatre-cardiff - Waterstone's Book Club. Bimbo by Ashley James. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-ashley-james/london-piccadilly - Road to Gilead at the Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist/ - Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow me on Instagram - @Mrkelly2uMy new book on Writing - REAL WRITERS NEVER QUIT: What hundreds of authors reveal about not giving up is currently available to pre-order at a special pre-release only price  of £2.99/$3.99 and, for UK listeners, you can buy a special signed paperback version with limited edition postcard and bookmark - RIGHT NOW!Buy limited edition signed paperback herePre-order Kindle version hereIn this episode, I'm joined by bestselling husband-and-wife writing duo Ilona Andrews, who have been writing together professionally since 2007.We dive into what it really looks like to build a long-term writing career as a partnership, how they've navigated both traditional and self-publishing, and why removing ego from the creative process is essential if you want to produce your best work.We also talk about their latest novel This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, a departure into epic fantasy, and how it came from an idea that simply wouldn't leave them alone.Along the way, there's plenty of honest insight into the realities of publishing, the importance of finishing what you start, and why writing is less about inspiration and more about showing up and doing the work.✍️ In This Episode, We Cover:How Ilona Andrews make co-writing actually work in practiceThe origin and concept behind This Kingdom Will Not Kill MeThe shift from urban fantasy into epic fantasyThe realities of traditional publishing vs self-publishingWhy self-publishing offers freedom but comes with trade-offsThe importance of finishing a book, not just starting one

Rachel and Simon speak to the art historian and author Katy Hessel. While working at a London art gallery, Katy set up @thegreatwomenartists, an Instagram account dedicated to celebrating female artists, as well as "The Great Women Artists Podcast". In 2022 she published "The Story of Art without Men", which became a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and won Waterstones Book of the Year. (She has recently adapted it into an illustrated book for children.) In 2025 she published "How To Live An Artful Life", a collection of quotes for every day of the year, drawing on her interviews with artists including Marina Abramović, Tracey Emin and more. We spoke to Katy about falling in love with the world of museums and art history as a child, the virtues of Instagram and putting together "How To Live An Artful Life". In addition to the standard audio format, the podcast is now available in video. You can check us out on YouTube under Always Take Notes.  Join us on April 21st as we interview Michael Morpurgo at the Lantern Theatre in Bristol. You can get your tickets here.  We've made another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added 40 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New York Times, the Washington Post and the BBC. The whole compendium now runs to a whopping 160 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (seven are left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a monthly call with Simon and Rachel. A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guilty Feminist 476. Ten for Ten #8 Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Celia Pacqola Recorded 17 March 2026 via Riverside. Released 30 March. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Celia Pacquola https://www.instagram.com/celia_pacquola https://www.threads.com/@celia_pacquola For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Endometriosis Special. 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live Welsh Election Special with Carol Vorderman. https://www.cardifftheater.co.uk/venues/new-theatre-cardiff Waterstone's Book Club. Bimbo by Ashley James. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-ashley-james/london-piccadilly Road to Gilead at the Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist/ Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: books that grow as we read and book festival serendipity Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: partaking in bookish traditions Before We Go: our new segment featuring bookish friend posts and a sleeper hit brought by Meredith Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . .   1:31 - Bookish Moments of the Week 2:46 - Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan 5:40 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells 5:49 - Sandwich by Catherine Newman 5:50 - Wreck by Catherine Newman 7:02 - Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb 7:03 - Honey Bee Mine by Sarah T. Dubb 8:02 - Current Reads 8:34 - The Inn at Penglas Cove by Lauren Westwood (Meredith) 13:08 - The Man Who Died Seven Times by Yasuhiko Nishizawa (Kaytee) 17:37 - The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 18:04 - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McCallister 18:34 - The Extra by Annie Neugebauer (Meredith) 19:05 - Book Talk, Etc 20:08 - Talking Scared Podcast w/ Annie Neugebauer 23:50 - Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara (Kaytee) 24:01 - CR Season 7: Episode 16 29:10 - @wguidara on Instagram 29:34 - The Murder at World's End by Ross Montgomery (Meredith) 31:35 - An Unlikely Story 33:24 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 34:27 - How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin 35:36 - The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow 36:18 - Waterstones 39:15 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 39:24 - The Ten Thousand Doors Of January by Alix E. Harrow 40:24 - Deep Dive: Our Reading Traditions 45:27 - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 45:29 - Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh 45:32 - Beauty by Robin McKinley 48:47 - BookPage 49:23 - Before We Go Kaytee highlights a bookish friend post 49:37 - The Better Mother by Jennifer van der Kleut Meredith brings a sleeper hit 51:09 - The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. March's IPL is brought by our lovely friends at An Unlikely Story in Plainville, MA. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Jonny's been all over the place and Brad's been on a session. Thankfully not a Tripel session.WATCH THIS WEEK'S VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os5KB7jm0vYSupport the showBrought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble is a weekly podcast that gives you a way to wind down with your first beer of the weekend. Dig into craft beer, film and music culture as well as hearing what's going on in the wild world of Beer Tubing.BUY JONNY'S NEW BOOK! SIGNED COPIES: https://www.davids-bookshops.co.uk/products/the-meaning-of-beer-by-jonny-garrett-signed-pre-orderAMAZON: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Beer-Jonny-Garrett/dp/1838959947/WATERSTONES: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-meaning-of-beer/jonny-garrett/9781838959944SUPPORT US!Pledge on Patreon and get some cool merch & videos: https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannelCheck out our awesome sponsor The Malt Miller: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/Twitter – @beerchannelFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerchannelInstagram – @craftbeerchannel

The Guilty Feminist 475. We Back Zack Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Juno Dawson, Athena Kugblenu, Singing Resistance London, Lizzy Hardingham, Sarah Shaw and Zack Polanski Recorded 5 March 2026 at the Union Chapel in London. Released 23 March. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Zack Polanski and the Green Party https://www.instagram.com/greenpartyzack https://greenparty.org.uk/about/people More about our guests https://www.instagram.com/junodawson https://www.instagram.com/athenakugblenu https://www.msichoices.org/guiltyfeminist https://www.instagram.com/lizzyhardingham https://www.instagram.com/singingresistancelondon For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Endometriosis Special. 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live Welsh Election Special with Carol Vorderman. https://www.cardifftheater.co.uk/venues/new-theatre-cardiff Waterstone's Book Club. Bimbo by Ashley James. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-ashley-james/london-piccadilly Road to Gilead at the Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist/ Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guilty Feminist 475. We Back Zack Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Juno Dawson, Athena Kugblenu, Singing Resistance London, Lizzy Hardingham, Sarah Shaw and Zack Polanski Recorded 5 March 2026 at the Union Chapel in London. Released 23 March. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Zack Polanski and the Green Party https://www.instagram.com/greenpartyzack https://greenparty.org.uk/about/people More about our guests https://www.instagram.com/junodawson https://www.instagram.com/athenakugblenu https://www.msichoices.org/guiltyfeminist https://www.instagram.com/lizzyhardingham https://www.instagram.com/singingresistancelondon For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Endometriosis Special. 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live Welsh Election Special with Carol Vorderman. https://www.cardifftheater.co.uk/venues/new-theatre-cardiff Waterstone's Book Club. Bimbo by Ashley James. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-ashley-james/london-piccadilly Road to Gilead at the Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist/ Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Church does not need more casual Christianity—we need courage, reverence, and the Word of God.In this episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged – Bible Revival for America 250, Bunni Pounds sits down with Ken Harrison, CEO of WaterStone, to discuss why public reading of Scripture is essential for spiritual renewal in America.Ken shares his powerful journey from law enforcement and business leadership to ministry, and explains why humility, courageous faith, and wise stewardship are critical for believers today.This conversation will challenge you to deepen your walk with Christ, engage in community, and boldly live out your faith in a culture that desperately needs truth.Series: Bible Revival for America 250As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, Christians Engaged is calling believers across the nation back to the Word of God.Why America needs corporate reading of ScriptureThe role of humility in Christian leadershipKen Harrison's journey to leading WaterStoneHow to steward resources for Kingdom impactWhy believers must reject casual ChristianityAmerica Reads the Bible | April 18–25Join believers from across the country at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. as we read Scripture aloud from cover to cover.Learn moreExplore WaterStoneChristians EngagedLet's believe together for a Bible revival in America.

In this episode, we sit down with Kristen to explore the evolution from Destinations of Distinction to Waterstone and what it really takes to build a modern, lifestyle-led travel business.From brand storytelling and the rise of social media to the realities of scaling a company and leading as a female entrepreneur, this is an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation on where the industry is heading — and what it takes to stay ahead.Grab a cuppa & join us.

This week on the Remarkable Retail podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis unpack the retail news shaping the global economy—from the Iran war's impact on oil, freight and food prices to Kohl's disappointing earnings, Dick's Sporting Goods' continued growth, and another wave of store closings at Saks Global. The episode opens with the week's major macro headlines. The ongoing Iran war is pushing oil prices higher and raising concerns about fuel, transportation and food inflation. The hosts explore how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could impact shipping routes, air freight and fertilizer supply—factors that may squeeze consumer spending in the months ahead. On earnings: Kohl's continues to struggle with declining comparable sales and a lack of clear differentiation in the mid-market department store segment. Dick's Sporting Goods delivered stronger results, with experiential concepts like House of Sport driving growth—even as its newly acquired Foot Locker business faces headwinds. Meanwhile, Saks Global's restructuring rolls on with additional closures across both Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus locations. The centrepiece is an in-depth conversation with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. Daunt shares the unconventional philosophy behind Barnes & Noble's turnaround: rather than relying on centralized merchandising and publisher-driven promotions, he empowered individual store teams to curate their own assortments and engage directly with local communities. The strategy—anchored by investments in store infrastructure, technology, distribution and higher bookseller wages—has the company opening roughly 60 new stores a year while continuing to modernize older locations. The episode closes with the hosts' "Remarkable Stories of the Week": the rise of value brand Quince, Nestlé's sale of Blue Bottle Coffee, and a discussion of tariffs, supply chains and New York's proposed minimum wage increase. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

For the first time ever, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize assembles our shortlisted authors and illustrators for a special interview in which we discover more about the joy of picture books, the nature of world building, and how they incorporate important and mature themes as readers get older. Ahead of our winners announcement on 26 March, sit back and enjoy the brilliant creativity of them all.

The Guilty Feminist 474. Waterstone's Book Club Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Max Olesker and Jess Robinson Recorded 23 February 2026 at Waterstone's Piccadilly. Released 16 March. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Max Olesker https://www.instagram.com/maxolesker https://lnk.to/MakingTheCut https://maxolesker.com More about Jess Robinson https://www.instagram.com/jessrobinsonofficial https://jessrobinson.lnk.to/lifeisrosibook https://www.jessrobinson.co.uk For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT More Big Speeches workshops now available https://guiltyfeminist.com/big-speeches/ Come to a live show Endometriosis Special. 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live Road to Gilead at the Museum of Comedy. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist/ Guilty Feminist x The Nerve. https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/guilty-feminist-x-the-nerve-road-to-gilead/ Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guilty Feminist 471. The History of Queerphobia Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Abigoliah Schamaun with special guest Dr Harry Tanner Recorded 13 February 2026 at the Museum of Comedy in London. Released 23 February 2026. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Abigoliah Schamaun https://www.instagram.com/abigoliah https://abigoliah.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp1GBgUIMG4 https://linktr.ee/ndm_book https://podfollow.com/all-british-comedy-explained More about Dr Harry Tanner https://www.instagram.com https://harryjamestanner.com For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT Come to a live show Waterstone's Book Club, 23 February. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-jess-robinson-and-max-olesker/london-piccadilly Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guilty Feminist 471. The History of Queerphobia Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Abigoliah Schamaun with special guest Dr Harry Tanner Recorded 13 February 2026 at the Museum of Comedy in London. Released 23 February 2026. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about Abigoliah Schamaun https://www.instagram.com/abigoliah https://abigoliah.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp1GBgUIMG4 https://linktr.ee/ndm_book https://podfollow.com/all-british-comedy-explained More about Dr Harry Tanner https://www.instagram.com https://harryjamestanner.com For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT Come to a live show Waterstone's Book Club, 23 February. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-jess-robinson-and-max-olesker/london-piccadilly Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guilty Feminist watches Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Freda and Bee Hynes, Grace Mulvey, Jessica Regan, Abigoliah Schamaun and Alison Spittle. Recorded 17 February 2026 in London and via Riverside. Released 18 February 2026. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah's new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120 More about our guests https://www.instagram.com/a.dress.fashion https://www.instagram.com/gracemulveycomedy https://www.instagram.com/j.reegs https://www.instagram.com/abigoliah https://www.instagram.com/alisonspittle For more information about this and other episodes… visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.com tweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempod like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeminist check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeminist or join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPT Come to a live show Museum of Comedy, 20 February. https://www.museumofcomedy.com/the-guilty-feminist Waterstone's Book Club, 23 February. https://www.waterstones.com/events/the-guilty-feminist-x-waterstones-book-club-jess-robinson-and-max-olesker/london-piccadilly Zack Polanski and Juno Dawson at The Union Chapel, 5 March. https://www.gigantic.com/the-guilty-feminist-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-03-05-18-30 31 March Bloomsbury Theatre. https://www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/03/guilty-feminist-live Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts. The Guilty Feminist is part of the AudioPlus Network. If you'd like to work with us, please get in touch at hello@weareaudioplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Statistically, they were on a suicide mission." That's Roger Moorhouse's assessment of the odds facing Hitler's U-boat crews in the final years of the Second World War. Speaking with Spencer Mizen, Roger relates the story of these missions from the German perspective – a tale encompassing scurvy, sleep deprivation, terror and acts of astonishing kindness. (Ad) Roger Moorhouse is the author of Wolfpack: Inside Hitler's U-boat War (William Collins, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fwolfpack%2Froger-moorhouse%2F9780008644895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert McNamara is best remembered as a key architect of the Vietnam War, a man who pushed for military escalation as thousands died on all sides of the conflict. In this episode of the HistoryExtra podcast, historians William and Philip Taubman speak with Elinor Evans about their landmark biography of one of the most powerful and controversial men in American history. Drawing on newly uncovered material, including Jackie Kennedy's personal letters and a secret Pentagon aide's diary, they reveal the inner world of a man who was often blamed for escalating the Vietnam War – while privately longing to end it. ––––– GO BEYOND THE PODCAST Don't miss our podcast series on the Cuban Missile Crisis, in which Bill Taubman joined a panel of experts to tell Elinor Evans about a pivotal 13 days that saw diplomatic tensions escalate in a world on the brink of nuclear disaster. All four episodes are available now: https://bit.ly/45TLykN. ––––– (Ad) William and Philip Taubman are the authors of McNamara at War: A New History (WW Norton & Co, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2400&awinaffid=489797&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fmcnamara-at-war%2Fwilliam-taubman%2Fphilip-taubman%2F9781324007166&clickref=historyextra-social-histboty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices