Podcasts about Whistler

A tough-talking builder tells his psychiatrist that a man he's never met keeps killing him in his dreams — and then she starts having the same dream.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “You Tell Me Your Dreams” (March 02, 1978)00:46:35.785 = 2000 Plus, “Alone” (January 15, 1950)01:17:02.267 = The Unexpected, “Handle With Care” (November 19, 1948)01:29:00.817 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD01:43:27.147 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947)02:13:12.987 = The Weird Circle, “Red Hand” (May 06, 1945)02:40:35.083 = The Whistler, “Death Marks The Double Cross” (March 12, 1945)03:04:49.517 = Strange Wills, “Emeralds Come High” (August 24, 1946) ***WD03:34:32.610 = Witch's Tale, “Rats In a Trap” (May 16, 1932)03:57:52.622 = X Minus One, “Reluctant Heroes” (December 19, 1956)04:26:25.428 = Zero Hour, “White Flame Burning Bright” (May 20, 1974) ***WD04:43:23.629 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Time Loser” (1957) ***WD05:07:22.865 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0702

Caps fan Kathy's attempt to break a second world record with EITM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 228, Sarah, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide), and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) take stock of the reading year so far, discussing the books, publishing trends, and industry chatter that have defined the first half of 2026. They dive into the biggest publishing stories of the year, the rise of "cozy everything," the continued influence of self-publishing and book-to-screen success stories, and whether it's possible to tap a Book of the Year before the second half of the publishing calendar arrives. Then, they share their Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far and a few disappointing reads that didn't quite live up to expectations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How our 2026 reading has been so far How 2026 compares to this point in 2025  Each person's current Book of the Year pick Whether it's too early to crown a Book of the Year Midyear reading stats and surprise wins Each of our Top 5 books of 2026 so far Their biggest disappointments of the year so far Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far Sarah No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36]  Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:44]  London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (Apr 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:55] The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55] Catherine The Poet Empress by Shen Tao (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:11] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36]  Land by Maggie O'Farrell (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55] Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:42] Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:09] Chrissie A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36]  Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:44]  The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [44:44] Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell (Mar 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:10]  Seek the Traitor's Son (The Burning Empire, 1) by Veronica Roth (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:55] Other Books Mentioned The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [41:31]  Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2020) [42:14]  The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) [53:03]  Dune (Dune, 1) by Frank Herbert (1965) [59:38]  Some Disappointing Books So Far Sarah Kin by Tayari Jones (Feb 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:33]  Go Gentle by Maria Semple (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:00:55] Leave Your Mess At Home by Tolani Akinola (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:35] Catherine The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:03] The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (May 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:31] Chrissie Artifacts by Natalie Lemle (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:03:39] Hell's Heart by Alexis Hall (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:04:13] Fatherland by Victoria Shorr (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:54] Other Books Mentioned Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple (2012) [1:01:01]  Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville (1851) [1:04:19]  Books From the Opening Discussion Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, 3) by Rebecca Yarros (2025) [2:39]  Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [3:18]  Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [3:22]  Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (Apr 7) [4:34]  Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [4:41]  The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [5:03]  The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (2024) [5:57]  Game Changer (Game Changers: Heated Rivalry, 1) by Rachel Reid (2024) [6:09]  KPop Demon Hunters (Junior Novelization) by Jessica Yoon (Mar 31) [6:13]  KPop Demon Hunters (Screen Comic Boxed Set) by Netflix (Nov 3, 2026) [6:13]  The Martian by Andy Weir (2014)* [6:48]  The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) [11:17]  Trad Wife by Michelle Brandon (Aug 4, 2026) [16:57]  Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer (Feb 10) [16:59]  Too Blessed to Stress by Alli Hoff Kosik (Mar 3) [17:02]  The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (Apr 7) [17:29] Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Feb 3) [17:35]  So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder (Feb 17) [17:40]  No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes (Mar 10) [18:00]  Upward Bound by Woody Brown (Mar 31) [18:33] This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (Feb 10) [18:35]   The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman (Feb 24) [18:38]  Brawler by Lauren Groff (Feb 24) [18:43]  My Dear You by Rachel Khong (Apr 7) [18:46]  All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (Mar 10) [19:16] The Shippers by Katherine Center (May 19) [19:18]   American Fantasy by Emma Straub (Apr 7) [19:32]  Man Overboard by Kathleen Rooney (Jul 7, 2026) [19:37]  Swept Away by Beth O'Leary (2025) [19:47]  The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vol. 1) by Beth Brower (2019) [22:45]  *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published. Additional Links The New Yorker | Glowworms by Ann Patchett  (Sep 29, 2025)

Choice Classic Radio presents The Whistler, featuring today's episode titled “Desert Reckoning.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

The Weakling

Tonight, the signal begins with a rainy road, a frightened son, and a father's desperate attempt to bury the truth. Then we step Out of This World into a nightmare of stage lights, ventriloquism, and a dummy that may know more than any wooden thing should. After that comes one of radio's most famous terror pieces, Sorry, Wrong Number, where a woman trapped by a telephone hears the machinery of murder moving closer. And finally, The Whistler brings us Jealousy, a poisonous tale of fear, obsession, suspicion, and the terrible ways love curdles into death.

Death Demands a Payment

✨ In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Helene Bertrand shares how 37 years of low back pain led her to uncover a physical cause that many people have never heard of.

Christmas Bonus (mis announced as lie or consequences)

A lonely Massachusetts crossroads has been claiming the lives of lawmen for over two hundred years—each one stabbed in the back in a spot so open no killer could possibly reach him, while the only sound in the dark is a woman's cold laughter.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Talking Women” (February 06, 1978) ***WD00:47:04.966 = 2000 Plus, “The Giant Walks” (November 08, 1950) ***WD01:15:57.050 = The Unexpected, “Nightmare” (October 31, 1948)01:29:30.334 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (October 05, 1949) ***WD01:44:12.246 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (January 07, 1947) ***WD02:09:03.788 = The Weird Circle, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1945)02:36:35.446 = The Whistler, “Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde” (March 05, 1945)03:07:19.667 = Strange Wills, “Madman's Diary” (August 17, 1946)03:37:02.993 = Witch's Tale, “Haunted Crossroads” (October 17, 1932) ***WD04:01:39.046 = X Minus One, “Hostess” (December 12, 1956)04:29:47.425 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Fatal Jugglers” (1957) ***WD04:53:37.561 = Strange Adventure, “Diamonds In The Desert” 04:56:54.720 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0692This installment of #RetroRadio — old-time radio in the dark — gathers twelve vintage broadcasts spanning crime, science fiction, the supernatural, and the just plain strange, drawn from CBS Radio Mystery Theater, 2000 Plus, The Unexpected, Unsolved Mysteries, Dark Venture, The Weird Circle, The Whistler, Strange Wills, The Witch's Tale, X Minus One, Masters of Mystery, and Strange Adventure.CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "The Talking Women," written by Sam Dan and starring Ed Ames, as host E.G. Marshall introduces wealthy executive Robert Bayswell, a man whose endless "business trips" to New York have quietly covered a five-year affair with his mistress, Lolly "Dolores" Harbison. When Bayswell decides to end the relationship and return to his wife Martha, a struggle over a loaded .38 revolver sets a chain of events in motion — one that draws in nightclub photographer Julie Palmer and homicide detective Sergeant DeLuca, both circling a death no one can quite explain.2000 Plus delivers the science-gone-wrong terror of "The Giant Walks," in which the obsessed Dr. Ellsworth, having used a pituitary revitalizer to breed giant rats four feet long, sets his sights on the next logical subject — a human being. His powerfully built test subject Barstow is grown to thirty feet of muscle and bone, while uneasy assistant Weston watches the experiment spiral past anything Ellsworth can hope to control.The Unexpected stars radio's Lurene Tuttle in "Nightmare," the tale of understudy actress Jenny, who answers her door to a hideous, dwarf-like old peddler selling two dolls — one that cries and one that laughs. Against the peddler's strange warning, she chooses the laughing doll, and its contagious, mocking laughter begins to follow her everywhere she goes, into the theater, the subway, and her sleepless nights.Unsolved Mysteries presents a true-style ghost story told by foreign correspondent Jackson, who recalls a visit to a centuries-old medieval castle in Northumberland, England, complete with drawbridge, moat, and turrets — and its resident phantom, the Lady Evelyn, said to warn the family of any impending disaster. Sleeping in the haunted wing, Jackson is roused by a figure who writes a message in letters of fire across the stone wall, a warning tied to the RMS Titanic.Dark Venture stars William Conrad in "Hideout," the confession of small-time gambler Sam, who sits in on one of Phil Collins's famous high-stakes poker games, wins and loses a fortune, and ends the night shooting political big shot Mike Barnes. Fleeing to Chicago and a rooming house run by Dave Jordan, Sam stumbles into a carnival fortune teller, Madame Zara, who reads the cards and tells him he will die within three days at the hands of a man with white hair — just as hired killer Whitey Burke begins closing in.The Weird Circle summons its bellkeeper for the immortal Robert Louis Stevenson tale "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," in which Dr. Henry Jekyll brews a potion meant to separate the good and evil halves of a single man. The draught gives life to the stooped, deformed, and wholly malevolent Edward Hyde, who terrorizes the streets of London while lawyer Mr. Utterson, Dr. Lanyon, and the faithful butler Poole try to understand what their friend has unleashed.The Whistler brings the Signal-sponsored noir "Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde," as bored construction engineer Van Stevens, killing time in a small coast city on a Saturday night, is picked up on the street by a beautiful young blonde in a slick convertible. She drives him to a seaside mansion full of priceless art, and the flirtation turns to ice the moment she asks him to look under her bed — where a dead man lies hidden.Strange Wills stars distinguished Hollywood actor Warren William as attorney John Francis O'Connell in "Madman's Diary," a probate-court reading of the last testament of the late Professor Lucifer Nicolai. The diary records the professor's decade-long obsession: an electromagnetic experiment to separate the human mind from the body and hurl it backward along light waves into the past. His subject, a young orphan named Alice, is sent first to the age of King Arthur and Guinevere, then far deeper — a quarter-million years before Christ.The Witch's Tale, narrated by 122-year-old Nancy, the Witch of Salem, and her wise black cat Satan, tells "The Haunted Crossroads," where state troopers keep dying at a barren Massachusetts intersection — each one stabbed in the back in a spot so open no killer could possibly reach him and flee unseen. After young Trooper Tom Fallon falls beside his uncle Sergeant Pat McGee and friend Gene Hardy, the only clue is a woman's cold laughter in the dark and a curse reaching back to 1721 and a hanged woman named Goody Fairfax.X Minus One, hosted by Isaac Asimov, presents "Hostess," the story of biologist Rose Smollett, who brings home a guest from another world — the Hawkinsite physician Dr. Harg Tolan, a six-limbed being who breathes cyanide from a cylinder at his mouth. Tolan has come to Earth to study the dreaded "inhibition death," the wasting illness that kills his people, and his quiet questions about the missing persons bureau begin to unsettle Rose's policeman husband, Drake.Masters of Mystery offers the island thriller "Four Fatal Jugglers," in which business partners Gordon Penrose and Dave Copeland — tangled together by Gordon's wife Lydia and her demands for a divorce — head off for a weekend of duck hunting on a tiny, isolated island in the middle of a lake. Lydia's protective brother Bob is drawn in too, and with old grudges, suspicions of murder-by-hunting-accident, and a hunting knife in play, the trip becomes a deadly game of who can be trusted.Strange Adventure closes the night with a desert tale of two weather-beaten prospectors, gangling Slim Sandstone and his stocky partner Geordie Gaines, who walk into the bank of George Alden and deposit a canvas sack half-filled with uncut diamonds. Their secret field out on the desert is rich beyond belief, and the greedy banker schemes to maneuver the pair out of their claim — never suspecting what a salted diamond strike can teach a smart financial tycoon.

The best celebrity profile we’ve read lately is with a famous actress who doesn’t exist. And yes, she’s a bit of a b*tch. How much money has Em spent on takeaway in the past year? And, send us the text messages from your friends that need analysing, it’s our new version of Book Club. Oh, and what your school house colour says about you. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. Plus, Recommendations Holly breaks all the rules with an impassioned plea for you to watch Rivals Season 2, specifically Episode 6 even though she’s been banging on about it for months. Em recommends Airbrush concealer by Hourglass. Mia has been reading Whistler by Ann Patchett, her latest novel about a woman who has three fathers. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: ‘My Hardest Night As A Mum’: Jessie's 3-Month Check-In Listen: So The Wedding Has Happened & Kyle Sandilands' Big D*ck Deal Listen: The Ariana Grande Panic Listen: Um, WTF Is Going On With Gwyneth & A Very Beckham Weekend Listen: The Celebrity Bathroom Debate We Can't Agree On Listen: THAT Sex Scene in Off Campus. Oh. Listen: The Knicks, The ‘Witch’ & Can You Say No To Madonna? Listen: 3 (Celebrity) Weddings And A Guest Drama Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: 'I can guess your entire personality from your school "house colour".' HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Why every grown-up woman is cheering for this cheating couple. One of the sauciest book to television adaptations of the year is now on Disney+. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Sign up to our newsletter here: Holly Out Loud GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens & Emily Vernem Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Video Producer: Josh Green Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Windfall

In a late-night, table-top signing at Versailles, President Trump put his pen to a memorandum of understanding to end his war on Iran and begin a 60-day period of negotiations. The MOU has gone down badly in Israel, with allies of Prime Minister Netanyahu expressing outrage. Danny Danon is Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, and he joins Christiane from New York.   Also on today's show: former US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Kurtzer; author Ann Patchett on her new novel "Whistler"; Senator Raphael Warnock    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lie of Consequences 

Choice Classic Radio presents The Whistler, featuring today's episode titled “Pirates in "Ladies Man.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

The Doctor Operates in Crime

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Hip complaints are bread-and-butter emergency medicine—but every so often they are anything but straightforward. The obvious shortened, externally rotated leg after a fall is one thing; the patient with acute hip pain, a normal x-ray, unremarkable blood work, and no clear diagnosis is another. Hip fractures are also far from benign, carrying a 30-day mortality of 6–7% and a 1-year mortality of about 20%, often triggering a cascade of pain, immobility, delirium, deconditioning, and death. But hip fractures are only the tip of the iceberg. In this EM Cases episode, Dr. Arun Sayal and Dr. Matt DiStefano go beyond “get an x-ray and call ortho” to tackle hip fractures, occult injuries, atraumatic hip pain, and hip dislocations. We answer questions like: Why do so many patients never return to baseline after a hip fracture? What can we do in the ED to avoid delaying surgery? What are the best pain management and delirium prevention strategies? Which physical exam findings help diagnose an occult hip fracture? How do we distinguish hip from pelvic fractures clinically? When is a normal x-ray not enough, and when should we proceed to CT or MRI? What is POCUS useful for in the painful hip? How should hip fractures be classified to change ED management? How should we approach atraumatic hip pain? How do native and prosthetic hip dislocations differ? What clinical position suggests posterior versus anterior dislocation? Which reduction technique should we choose? What is the Whistler technique? What are the nuances of post-reduction management? And much more. Please consider a donation to EM Cases to support ongoing high-quality Free Open Access Medical Education: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/

The Relic Radio Show begins with Rocky Jordan this week. We'll hear The Perfect Witness, his story from March 19, 1950. (30:15) The Whistler follows with its episode from August 25, 1948, titled, Trio Of Rogues. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/RelicRadio1002.mp3 Download RelicRadio1002 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support The Relic Radio Show If you'd like to support Relic Radio, please consider a donation [...]

Whistler by Ann Patchett is a powerful novel about the choices we make and the ones that are made for us. Ann joined us live in Philly to talk about memory, romance, friendship, reading and more with host Miwa Messer.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Whistler by Ann Patchett Commonwealth by Ann Patchett The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Tom Lake by Ann Patchett A Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman Love Story by Erich Segal The Land and Its People by David Sedaris  Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li Music Against the Night by Yiyun Li Buckeye by Patrick Ryan Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger Fair Ones by Lydia Millet The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout  Python's Kiss: Stories by Louise Erdrich The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett Taft by Ann Patchett The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Run by Ann Patchett State of Wonder by Ann Patchett The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett Land by Maggie O'Farrell John of John by Douglas Stuart  The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Open Throat by Henry Hoke The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane  Stations by Louise Kennedy Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Orringer  Lives of the Saints: For Everyday in the Year by Alban Butler Matrix by Lauren Groff Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff

Death Walks a Tightwire

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Beware the Bridegroom

Four eerie tales of gothic horror and betrayal unfold tonight. A desert archaeological dig uncovers fresh horror instead of ancient history. Then Owl Creek Bridge becomes a nightmare of illusion, escape, and doom. Witchcraft, stagecraft, and murder collide in flames and suspicion. Finally, The Whistler arrives with a crime story where the cleverest plan may already be waiting to betray you. Expert narration. Immersive darkness. Spine-tingling twists.

Death Sees Double 

Ann Patchett has written many celebrated books: Bel Canto, The Dutch House, State of Wonder. Her new book, Whistler, is another in her line-up of lovely stories that honour memory and the moments that make a life. Besides her work as a writer, Ann owns a bookstore called Parnassus in Nashville, and she's a tireless advocate for independent booksellers. In the midst of a busy book tour for Whistler, she stops by to chat and recommend some titles from the Parnassus shelves. Plus, author Monique Gray Smith talks about true happiness while answering The Next Chapter's version of the Proust Questionnaire.Books discussed on this week's show include:Whistler by Ann PatchettKin by Tayari JonesJohn of John by Douglas StuartThe Left and the Lucky by Willy VlautinMusic Against the Night by Yiyun LeeSharing the Light: Stories and Reflections by Monique Gray SmithCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

The Beloved Fraud

Novelist Ann Patchett has written about things as wild as hostage takeovers, fairy tales, and betrayed magicians' assistants. But her new novel Whistler turns down the stakes to focus on the quieter complexities of human relationships. Today's episode features two conversations between Ann Patchett and NPR's Mary Louise Kelly. First, Patchett talks about Whistler and how it embraces the act of aging among past and present loved ones. Then, we revisit Patchett's 2023 reflection on Tom Lake, a novel born from her serendipitous visits to the Michigan fruit farms she calls “a world like no other.”To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedaySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Molly's niche career began over a decade ago when she entered a whistling competition on a whim and she now performs all over the world. Her music sits somewhere between birdsong and the soundtrack to a film noir.Born in Sydney, Molly moved to Hollywood as a baby before returning to Australia for high school in Byron Bay. Once she realised her talent was more than just a hobby for family and friends, she began performing live with musicians in LA and has collaborated with the likes of Dr Dre, Beck and Karen O. Mark Ronson even asked her to whistle on the Barbie soundtrack.Now Molly is at the centre of a new documentary, Whistle, which follows whistlers from around the world as they prepare for the Masters of Musical Whistling competition.This episode of Conversations was produced by Jen Leake, the Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores whistling, music, art, film soundtracks, Hollywood, LA, Byron Bay, whistling competitions, African Grey Parrots, Mark Ronson, Barbie, Alessandro Alessandroni, Ennio Morricone, The Good the Bad the Ugly, Harry Dean Stanton, Cafe Molly, John C Reilly,African Grey Parrots, Mark LewisTo binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

When novelist Ann Patchett is on Big Books and Bold Ideas, watch out. She and host Kerri Miller trade quips, stories, theories and book recommendations like two longtime friends. And this week, Patchett returns to talk about her latest novel, “Whistler.” She and Miller discuss the backstory about the novel within the novel. They trade stories about why friendships lost and rediscovered have a special mind of magic. And, of course, they talk about Minnesota author and friend of the show Kate DiCamillo, who has a special knack for editing Patchett's work — and vice versa. This is a rollicking, warm and delightful conversation — a singular Big Books and Bold Ideas, as only Miller and Patchett can do. Guest: Ann Patchett is a prolific writer. Her latest novel is “Whistler.” Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Death Carries a lunch kit 

The Tale of the Deadman

In Episode 227, Sarah talks with book industry analyst Brenna Connor about the behind-the-scenes world of book sales, bestseller lists, and publishing trends. Brenna shares insight into how sales data is gathered and used across the publishing industry, from tracking pre-orders and audiobooks to measuring the impact of celebrity book clubs and award recognition. They also discuss what makes a book commercially "successful," what current reading trends are revealing about 2026 so far, and what Brenna is watching for in the second half of the year. Plus, Brenna shares her own book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Why tracking book sales is far more complicated than most readers realize — including what Circana can and can't actually measure. A behind-the-scenes look at bestseller lists and the role Circana data plays in lists like the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly. The famously secretive methodology behind the New York Times Bestseller List. The impact celebrity book clubs and reading lists from Reese, Oprah, and Obama have on book sales. What current sales data is revealing about 2026 reading trends — and how the economy may be shaping book buying habits. Brenna shares the books she recommends — and the trends she's watching for the rest of the year. Brenna's Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Unseen World by Liz Moore (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:13] Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:00]   Other Books Mentioned The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [40:22] Long Bright River by Liz Moore (2020) [40:23]   Two NEW Books She Loves Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane (November 3, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:07] Joyride by Susan Orlean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:01] Other Books Mentioned Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [45:12] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane (2023) [45:14]  The Library Book by Susan Orlean (2018) [46:12]  One Book She DIDN'T Love Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:29] Other Books Mentioned The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (2019) [47:51] These Precious Days by Ann Patchett (2021) [47:57]  Whistler by Ann Patchett (2026) [48:55]  One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Life Out of Order (The Time Traveler's Wife, 2) by Audrey Niffenegger (October 6, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:25] Other Books Mentioned The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) [49:37]  Books From the Discussion Untitled (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 6) by Sarah J. Maas (October 27, 2026) [9:38] Untitled (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 7) by Sarah J. Maas (January 12, 2027) [9:38] Strangers by Belle Burden (2026) [11:54]  Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018) [15:35]  The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (2023) [15:45] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) [15:53] The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [25:52]   No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (2026) [31:38]  London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (2026) [31:53]  Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [33:35] Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [33:40]  Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (2026) [36:58]  Life Out of Order (The Time Traveler's Wife, 2) by Audrey Niffenegger (October 6, 2026) [37:00]  Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [38:39]  *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published. Other Links Publishing Confidential, on Substack | "A Tale of Three Bestseller Lists" by Kathleen Schmidt

Olympian. Professional snowboarder. Doctor of Chinese medicine. This week on Air Time, we sit down with Dom Vallée, whose journey has taken her from World Cup snowboard cross tracks and the Olympic Games to opening her own health and wellness clinic in Whistler. After losing her mother to cancer, Dom found a new purpose in helping others live healthier lives. Through a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, she's built a practice focused on keeping people moving, recovering, and doing what they love for as long as possible. We talk about her years as a professional snowboarder, competing on the world's biggest stage, navigating life after sport, overcoming personal challenges, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Whether you're into snowboarding, health and wellness, injury recovery, performance, or simply hearing stories of people who have reinvented themselves, there's a lot to take away from this one. Thanks for coming on the show, Dom.

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Scrutinizer Zacharia presents a Field Report on the objectively CINEMANIA-inducing film from 1987: ROBOCOP! Perhaps the single most inappropriately-marketed sci-fi/action satire in existence, when it first came out this film left life-long scars on viewers who saw it at far too tender of an age. Scrutinizer Zacharia, Cinquisitor Ethan, Verifier Andy are among them.   Written by Zacharia Berks, Ethan Ireland, Andy Slack, and Hope Bravo Performed by Zacharia Berks, Ethan Ireland, and Hope Bravo Music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio Tracks used: "Iris," "Dead Channel," "The Optimist," "Destroyer," "Faces of Death," "Burnt Circuit," "Chaos Theory," "Whistler," and "Sunset Cruise." LEGAL NOTICE: Cinemania Field Reports is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents appearing in this audioplay are either the product of the authors' imagination or are used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living, dead, or living dead; or actual events is purely coincidental and/or part of a work of parody that should not be construed as making statements or allegations of actual fact. All celebrity voices are impersonated unless otherwise stated. This work is protected under US Fair Use (17 USC Section 107), which allows for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research, and as such does not constitute an infringement of copyright.

Crime on a WednesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast June 10, 1953, 73 years ago, The Traveling Man.  A young man double-crosses the stolen car ring he's been working for and heads west with his new bride. Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast June 10, 1946, 80 years ago, Quiet Sunday.  Henry is caught between his wife and his mistress, which leads to a dead body in the trunk. Then Suspense, originally broadcast June 10, 1962,  62 years ago, Formula for Death starring Luis Van Rooten.  A brilliant scientist is working on a secret formula at his isolated country home. Memorizing the formula, all seems lost when the scientist kills himself, so a spy cannot get at the secret. Then, there's the small matter of thought transference! Followed by The Sealed Book, originally broadcast June 10, 1945, 81 years ago, The Ghost Maker.  A horror story about two swindlers who try to scare an old lady to death for her fortune.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Jeffrey's Mother. Jeff's mother changes her plans. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! 

In our 41st episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the Dumb-a** Daddy's Boy, Jared Kushner. From slithering into the top Ivy League with help from his corrupt father, to being one of NYC's most soulless slumlords, to his abhorrent handling of COVID and his Middle East meddling under his father-in-law, this may be one of our more notorious nepo-baby guys yet.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.For Kushner, Israel Policy May Be Shaped by the Personal (NYT)Jared Kushner's Mysterious Role in the Trump Administration (The Atlantic)Epstein Files (DOJ)Jim McGreevey and His Main Man (NY Mag)Jared Kushner May Profit From Expanded Israeli Settlements (Jacobin)Jared Kushner says Gaza's ‘waterfront property could be very valuable' (The Guardian)Jared Kushner's Psychopathic Incompetence (The New Republic)“That's Their Problem”: How Jared Kushner Let the Markets Decide America's COVID-19 Fate (Vanity Fair)Five Reasons Why the Abraham Accords Are Ceding Ground to Arab-Iranian De-escalation (Baker Institute)Jared Kushner's Grandmother Bemoaned the “Closed Doors” That Faced Refugees to America (Pro Publica)Jared Kushner's ‘Breaking History' Is a Soulless and Very Selective Memoir (NYT)Why Did Cory Booker Vote to Confirm Jared Kushner's Dad? (The New Republican)I worked for Jared Kushner. He's the wrong businessman to reinvent government. (The Washington Post)Ivanka Trump Marries Jared Kushner in Lavish Ceremony (People)Kushner properties accused of illegally inflating rent (CBS News)AP Report: Kushner Companies regularly filed false documents with NYC (KSL)Kushner Companies Lied About Rent Stabilized Tenants on 30th Ave, 38th St Properties (QNS)The group of Kushner Villages tenants says the properties' fire sprinklers don't even work. (Legal Reader)Kushner Cos. fined $210K by New York for false documents (AP News)Port's New Head, Sued by Brother, Faces an Inquiry (Observer)How Jared Kushner's Bold Bets In The Middle East Made Him A Billionaire (Forbes)Jared Kushner's Net Worth Surges as He Joins Exclusive Club With Trump (Newsweek)Jared Kushner is back – and so are big questions about his financial ties (The Guardian)Jared Kushner Solicits Funds for His Firm While Working as Mideast Envoy (The New York Times)Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner walked into the White House with troubled finances but left with millions (INews)Newly Released Transcript Shows Jared Kushner Misled Congress About a Contact Involving Russia (Mother Jones)The Hill: Dem rep: Kushner ‘lied', should be investigated (lieu.house)Kushner ties to Russia questioned as Trump blasts media lies (MPRnews)Did Jared Kushner Help Russia Hack the Election With Fake News? Trump Son-in-Law's Digital Operation Under Investigation (Newsweek)Jared Kushner lied to NYC because he could get away with it (cityandstateny)Jared Kushner's Firm to Pay $3.25M for Deceiving & Cheating Tenants in Baltimore's “Kushnerville” (Democracy Now)People Are Talking (Again) About How Jared Kushner Got Into Harvard (Vogue)Trump White House had a secret crypto booster in Jared Kushner, new Mnuchin file dump shows (CNBC)Report: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Made Their Secret Service Detail Go to Extreme Lengths “to Find a Bathroom” (Vanity Fair)Secret Service spent more than $16,000 on Kushner's UAE and Qatar trip. Both countries invested in his firm (Citizens For Ethics)What Secret Service spent on Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's Whistler trip (CBS News)Kushner Deal in Serbia Follows Earlier Interest by Trump (The New York Times)Jared Kushner 'admitted Donald Trump lies to his base because he thinks they're stupid' (Independent)Jared Kushner once wanted Kanye West to lead a ‘healing church service' at the White House (Forward)Political Contributor and Developer Charles Kushner Sentenced to Maximum 24 Months for Witness Retaliation and Other Crimes (Justice.gov)Trump Pardons Jared Kushner's Dad, Who Paid a Prostitute to Seduce His Brother-in-Law (People)Trump chooses Jared Kushner's father for ambassador to France (BBC)U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner banned from meeting with French government over summons no-show (NBC News)

A betrothal feast turns to terror when the man who comes courting Lady Margaret may be the same Earl of Dunbar who was stabbed to death on the road to claim her — and a Highland prophecy that the last of her line would be the bride of death seems to be coming true.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater” (January 02, 1978) ***WD00:47:10.839 = Nick Carter Master Detective, “Death After Dark” (February 19, 1944) ***WD01:16:26.535 = Dark Venture, “Miser” (December 09, 1946)01:46:44.791 = Weird Circle, ‘Bride of Death” (1945)02:14:12.621 = The Whistler, “Dead Man Laughed” (February 19, 1945)02:44:38.214 = Witch's Tale, “Firing Squad” (August 31, 1931) ***WD (LQ)03:10:47.939 = X Minus One, “The Castaways” (November 28, 1956)03:33:51.090 = Zero Hour, “The Strange Odyssey” (May 17, 1945) (LQ)03:51:09.995 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death Walked In” (1956-1957) ***WD04:15:57.703 = Strange Adventure, “Damage Below” (1945)04:19:33.278 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD04:47:07.133 = Arch Oboler's Plays, “Cliff” (April 29, 1939) ***WD05:16:13.771 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0682

Unknown Broadcast slips once more into the Weekly Spooky feed, carrying four old-time radio horror stories, classic OTR suspense dramas, and strange little nightmares that sound as though they were never meant to be transmitted at all.Tonight, the signal begins with a clock that should not exist, moves through the perfume of wild oranges on a deadly Southern shore, follows a woman into a murder mystery wrapped in danger and inheritance, and ends with The Whistler watching a clever crime collapse beneath its own shadow.

In this powerful re-run, we open the door to one of the most life-changing truths… your Unconscious Mind is running the show

Chef Krissy Downey whips up family favorite dishes from Sheinelle's Recipe Box. Plus, Paul Rudd sits down with Jenna and Sheinelle to talk about his new blockbuster “Power Ballad” and stepping into a singing role alongside real-life pop star, Nick Jonas. And, author Ann Patchett dishes on her new novel “Whistler” and her homage to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We hear from The Whistler for this week's Relic Radio Thrillers. From January 8, 1950, here's Gerald Mohr in, Return To Riondo. Listen to more from The Whistler https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/Thriller948.mp3 Download Thriller948 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Thrillers

Host Jason Blitman welcomes Ann Patchett back to the podcast—last heard discussing her annotated Bel Canto in fall 2024—for a conversation about her newest novel, Whistler.Conversation highlights include:⏱️ Changes made to the book moments before it went to print

Happy June! This month we read Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. The novel follows Natalie, a modern-day woman who unexpectedly finds herself transported back to the year 1805, where she must navigate life, love, and society in a world vastly different from her own. Jackie, Dana, Becky and Snitch share their thoughts on the book, the characters, and the overall story. Enjoy!The next book is Dana's choice and she chose Whistler by Ann Patchett.The overall Readheads rating for Yesteryear is 3.125.Submit a question or comment to us at thereadheadsbookclub@gmail.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ann Patchett has written a new novel, and if you are a listener to this show, you know we are both huge fans of her work. Her newest, Whistler, is beautiful book about grace, kindness, the relationships we can't let go and what we learn of ourselves in a crisis. When we asked if we could come down to Parnassus in Nashville TN, she said yes. So, with great enthusiasm we hopped on planes and did The Book Case in front of a live audience at her Parnassus Bookstore in Nashville. We also have the tail end of our interview with Jesmyn Ward. I mean…Jesmyn Ward AND Ann Patchett? Doesn't get better than that. Join us. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned on this week's episode: Whistler by Ann Patchett Bel Canto: The Annotated Edition by Ann Patchett The Dutch House by Ann Patchett These Precious Days by Ann Patchett The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett State of Wonder by Ann Patchett Commonwealth by Ann Patchett Run by Ann Patchett This is the Story of a Marriage by Ann Patchett Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Taft by Ann Patchett Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak The Correspondent by Virginia Evans The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of Hulu's new show Not Suitable For Work, Jake and Gareth solve a couple workplace nightmares. First, they confront a rogue whistler in an open-floorplan office. Then, they smoke out a booger bandit.Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you're enjoying the show, make sure to rate We're Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Advertise on We're Here to Help via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celebrated author and bookstore owner Ann Patchett discusses her latest novel, Whistler, which tells the story of a woman and her old step-father who reconnect many years after the events that separated them.  Cover art courtesy of HarperCollins Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a city of three million where every window glows with the flicker of a television screen, one man steps outside to walk the empty streets — and discovers that in 2053, a simple stroll after dark is enough to draw the attention of the law.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Hunted Down” (November 17, 1977)00:45:28.123 = The Saint, “Miracle Tea Party (Audition Episode)” (July 25, 1945)01:10:39.087 = Theater Five, “City Manager” (November 16, 1964) ***WD01:32:13.773 = Theater 1030, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) ***WD01:57:57.483 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960)02:02:15.537 = 2000 Plus, “Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD02:31:55.279 = The Unexpected, “Voodoo Night” (1947-1948)02:44:00.712 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Lizzie Borden Case” (1936) ***WD02:57:50.107 = Columbia Workshop, “Carmilla” (July 28, 1940) (LQ)03:27:16.413 = Dark Venture, “The Man in 206” (December 02, 1946) ***WD03:56:36.806 = The Weird Circle, “Shadow” (April 15, 1945)04:23:51.471 = The Whistler, “Murder Opens a Gate” (February 06, 1945)04:53:25.838 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0672