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There's a handsome new soldier in Meryton, and he's caught the eye of everyone from the Bennets to Mr. Darcy. That's right, it's none other than Mr. Wickham, and after seeing Mr. Darcy's reaction to him in Meryton, Elizabeth's curiosity is insatiable. Luckily, Mr. Wickham is more than willing to share the story of his many misfortunes. Elizabeth knew Mr. Darcy was proud, but this is another level of cruelty she wasn't expecting. Yet, with all these facts and dates, Elizabeth is sure there's no way it could be false. In this week's Friday Favorites, revisit Mr. Wickham and his definitely-true account of his past, and let the comforting familiarity of his tale help you forget your day and drift into a night of gentle sleep. -----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

This week's talk is an exhortation given on at the San Diego Ecclesia by Brother Max Wickham on the topic of Distractions. We hope this strengthens your Faith and brightens your day!Thank you for listening, God bless, and talk to you next week.Send talk suggestions or comments to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodChristadelphianTalks@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠For Show Notes, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodChristadelphianTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

On this week's episode we are joined by the brilliant Steve Wickham. Steve Wickham's career has been defined by his unique fusion of traditional Irish music with rock and folk. He first made his mark as a founding member of the band In Tua Nua, before joining The Waterboys in 1985. His iconic violin sound became a signature part of the band's style, featuring on landmark albums like This Is the Sea and Fisherman's Blues. Beyond The Waterboys, Steve's reputation has seen him collaborate and perform with legends like U2, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan and the late beautiful Sinéad O'Connor. He's also carved out a successful solo career with albums like Geronimo and Beekeeper, and continues to perform with the acclaimed world music group NoCrowsLet Christy Take It are proud to bring you Steve Wickham If you enjoy our show please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcastsThanks to our sponsor Irish Woodcraft, please check them out at https://irishwoodcraft.ie

The year 2024 has been full of remarkable films, and one stands out as a tense, atmospheric thriller that offers a rare glimpse into the secretive processes of the Vatican. "Conclave" (dir. Edward Berger) is full of good performances, drama, and doubt. In this week's episode, Wickham is joined by Taylan and Ada to talk about one of the best films of last year.

Es war die erste Volkserhebung auf deutschem Boden. Die Bauern zogen zu Tausenden gegen die Grundherren 1525 in die Schlacht. Sie protestierten gegen Leibeigenschaft und Frondienste, gegen hohe Abgaben und die Willkür ihrer Grundherren. Geschätzt 100.000 Bauern und die mit ihnen verbündeten Städter starben in den Schlachten. Bauernaufstände hatte es auch zuvor immer wieder gegeben. Doch aus lokalen Erhebungen im Südwesten Deutschlands wurde im Frühsommer 1525 eine Massenbewegung, die sich nahezu über die gesamten deutschsprachigen Gebiete ausbreitete. Ohne die Reformation und die Thesen Martin Luthers, die er 1517 veröffentlichte, hätte es den Bauernkrieg aber vermutlich nicht gegeben. Luther predigte von der Freiheit des Christenmenschen. Und genau das forderten die Bauern in einem ihrer 12 Artikel, die sie in Memmingen niederschrieben: Ein Manifest für Freiheit und Rechte, was es bis dahin so noch nicht gegeben hatte. Ein Podcast über die Bedeutung von Schnecken für den Aufstand, vernichtende Niederlagen und die Frage: Stimmt es wirklich, dass in der letzten Predigt des Reformators Thomas Müntzers ein Regenbogen am Himmel erschien? Gesprächspartner*innen: Thomas Kaufmann Sheilagh Ogilvie Robert Rebitsch Lyndal Roper Annemarie Paulsen Hier gehts zum Terra X-Dreiteiler "Was die Welt besser macht": https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/terra-x/was-die-welt-besser-macht-gerechtigkeit-mit-mirko-drotschmann-doku-100.html Literatur Cato; Schöneberger, Otto (2011): Vom Landbau. Fragmente: Lateinisch-Deutsch. Kaufmann, Thomas (2024): Der Bauernkrieg. Ein Medienereignis. Kaufmann, Thomas (2022): Die Druckmacher. Wie die Generation Luther die erste Medienrevolution entfesselte. Kobelt-Groch, Marion (1993): Aufsässige Töchter Gottes. Frauen im Bauernkrieg und in den Täuferbewegungen. Paulsen, Annemarie (2024): Alles büddn wild. Eine echte Bäuerin über Landwirtschaft, Tradition und Tüddelband. Rebitsch, Robert (2024): Rebellion 1525: Michael Gaismair und der Aufstand der Tiroler Bauern. Roper, Lyndal (2024): Für die Freiheit. Der Bauernkrieg 1525. Schwerhoff, Gerd (2024): Der Bauernkrieg. Eine wilde Handlung. Oehme, Marlis: Untersuchungen zu den Agrarschriften Catos und Columellas und ihre Darstellung bei Niebuhr und Mommsen. Wickham, Chris (2007): Framing the Early Middle Ages: Europe and the Mediterranean, 400-800. Internetquellen http://www.bauernkriege.de/predigt.html https://stadtarchiv.memmingen.de/quellen/vor-1552/zwoelf-artikel-und-bundesordnung-1525.html https://www.digitale-sammlungen.de/de/view/bsb00027045?page=,1 https://www.bauernkrieg2025.de/de/das-bauernkrieg-wiki/regenbogenfahne https://www.schule-bw.de/faecher-und-schularten/gesellschaftswissenschaftliche-und-philosophische-faecher/landeskunde-landesgeschichte/module/bp_2016/europa_im_mittelalter/grundherrschaft-dorf-bauern/die-12-artikel-der-bauernschaft/D6%20-%2012%20Artikel%20-%20leichte%20Sprache.pdf https://www.oeaw.ac.at/news/auf-den-spuren-der-sesshaftwerdung-des-menschen#:~:text=12.000%20Jahre%20vor%20unserer%20Zeit,Zum%20Weltfrauentag%20am%208. https://www.regionalgeschichte.net/bibliothek/glossar/begriffe/eintrag/zehnt.html https://www.mgh-bibliothek.de/dokumente/z/zsn2a040105.pdf https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110847246-002/html?lang=de&srsltid=AfmBOoqlj1tsNyBs8E7I2tI21UbDCE7-9ZYFS7BLjU-Ue2Aeuo-d99m1 https://www.zeit.de/2011/13/Michael-Gaismair/seite-2 https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Branchen-Unternehmen/Landwirtschaft-Forstwirtschaft-Fischerei/Flaechennutzung/siedlungs-verkehrsflaeche_aktuell.html#:~:text=Insgesamt%20umfasst%20die%20Gesamtfl%C3%A4che%20Deutschlands,10%2C7%20Millionen%20Hektar Mehr zum Thema in der ZDF-Mediathek https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/terra-x/was-die-welt-besser-macht-gerechtigkeit-mit-mirko-drotschmann-doku-100.html https://www.zdf.de/video/dokus/collection-index-page-ard-collection-ard-dxjuomfyzdpzag93ojjhmgy4nzrkotq2nznhyti-204/page-video-ard-der-bauernkrieg--das-renaissance-experiment-100

Gotham villains seem to spend so much time fighting each other, it's a wonder they have any time to fight Batman. Friend of the show and Patreon backer John Wickham returns for three instances of villain on villain violence, with Blackgate Vs. Arkham during the Forever Evil crossover, Hush Vs. Talia in the run up to Infinite Crisis and The War of Jokes and Riddles, the Tom King story with the breakout star of Kite-Man. Arkham War (Batman V.2 # 23.4, Forever Evil: Arkham War # 1-6, Forever Evil Aftermath: Batman Vs. Bane) Job Termination (Batman: Gotham Knights # 66) The War of Jokes and Riddles/ The Ballad of Kite-Man (Batman V.3 # 25-32) Check out our current ranking list at www.comicsxf.com/batchat-rankings/ Thanks to Geri Nonnewitz for our podcast logo Follow the show on Twitter @BatChatComics and support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/batchatwithmattandwill

A recent court ruling found the RCMP breached land defender Molly Wickham's Charter rights—but still upheld her criminal conviction for blocking the CGL pipeline.Wickham sits down with Desmond Cole to discuss Canada's colonial courts, police violence, and what she's learned from a decade of land defense.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comA few weeks ago it was easy to dismiss Trump's talk of Canada being “The 51st State” as bluster or jokes, but three months into this thing, as the trade war between the two countries has started to really heat up, it's become abundantly clear that he was not kidding. Meanwhile, Canada has a new incoming Prime Minister and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, a bu…

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If you've ever been curious about how agritourism and you-pick farms operate, including how to keep customers happy, stats to keep tabs on, or systems involved, this episode is for you. In this episode, host Jenny Marks interviews Dale Wickham of Wickham farms as they dive into creating customer experience, systems, and mindset in order to grow a profitable and successful agritourism operation. Check out Wickham Farms: https://wickhamfarms.com Did you enjoy this podcast? Please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify! Follow Jenny on instagram: @trademarkfarmer Find free flower business resources: www.trademarkfarmer.com

Susanna Wickham, CEO of PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a pet microchip company that went out of business. Wickham describes the procedure to check which company their pet’s chip belongs to and the chipping service offered by PAWS Chicago if owners need to re-chip their pets.

Paul Rezuke of Wickham Hardwood Flooring joins the conversation to discuss automation technology, his insights on the current state of the hardwood flooring industry, and key sales and market trends shaping the future. He also shares how Wickham Hardwood Flooring is participating in the NWFA Engineered Refinishable Program and what that means for the industry. 

The Aardman's duo is back! It's refreshing, delightful, lighthearted, and full of nostalgia. In this week's episode, Wickham and Colleen are joined by Alev Flannagan, and Ada Özduran to discuss "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl" (2024, dir. Nick Park & Merlin Crossingham).

Shiann Wickam currently serves patients as an RN in Oklahoma. Her very first assignment out of nursing school, to her surprise, was at a Covid-19 hospital. Though her experience eventually led to travel nursing, this initial assignment allowed her to see God placed her there to care and pray for these patients who were very sick and extremely isolated. Today, we're talking about: The necessity of hope, how spiritual health is connected to our physical health Disciplines to implement for spiritual growth Discussing Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer C A N D A C E  C O F E R author + speaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠

Patrice the movie w/ director Ted Passon and producer Kyla HarrisToday we have Ted Passion and Kyla Harris. , the director and producer, respectively of Patrice the movie. Patrice the movie is about a woman named Patrice, hence the name and her partner. Gary. Wickham who both have disabilities. And they want to get married, but they cannot because of the way the social security/ Medicaid benefits are set up. And it's about their fight in what they call the social security marriage penalty and to be able to get married and keep their social security and Medicaid because security and Medicaid go by the same limits ,in most cases. I am personally effected by this topic. Connect with Ted:https://www.tedpasson.com/https://www.instagram.com/tedpasson/?hl=enConnect with Kyla:https://linktr.ee/kylaharrishttps://www.instagram.com/bedroom_activist/https://www.kylaharris.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYsh6pgTO7sH-4R63k6g9rK61aTGBCd1gqeTJZgxVKYuq74kiImVtFmRT8_aem_o9Z-_aj7SfVtawrNdb88owConnect with Devon/ the show:https://linktr.ee/wheelwithitpodTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:21 Meet the Guests: Ted Passion and Kyla Harris00:53 The Social Security Marriage Penalty03:13 Legislation and Advocacy04:38 Interview with Ted and Kyla10:47 Making of Patrice the Movie19:01 Impact and Reception25:42 Call to Action and Conclusion

Happiest of New Years Friends! A tad later than usual but it is still January! Once again I am sharing my top five books of the year just passed and this is quite a mixed list, as my reading was a bit niche this year. Thank you so much for sticking with me for the last year, hopefully this next year will be ever so slightly more consistent on my part, but your support means the world. Embark on a literary voyage with the Books to Last Podcast, inspired by the BBC's beloved Desert Island Discs. Join us as we invite passionate book enthusiasts to reveal their top five must-have books for a mysterious remote adventure. Explore captivating tangents and heartwarming anecdotes along the way. Tune in for book recommendations and inspiring tales from avid readers!Podcast:W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpodTwitter: @BooksToLastPodInstagram: @BooksToLastPodMusic by DAYLILY@daylilyuk on Instagramhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6Spoiler WarningBooks Discussed: The Murder of Mr Wickham by Claudia Gray Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Bride by Ali Hazelwood Something Fresh by P. G. Wodehouse 1066 and All That by W.C. Sellar and R.J. Yeatman Dead Famous by Greg Jenner The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

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HE. IS. COMING! Greetings y'all, welcome to a bloodbath of an episode where we have a full panel of four with Colleen, Wickham, Ada and Taylan to discuss Robert Eggers' highly anticipated gothic-horror adaptation of "Nosferatu" (2024), and Werner Herzog's 1979 adaptation "Nosferatu the Vampyre" (1979).

Happy holidays, BatChat listeners. It's the week of Christmas and Chanukah this year, so we're celebrating the holiday in the BatChat style. Patreon backer and friend of the show John Wickham is joining us to discuss three of Dc's modern holiday anthologies. Have yourself a merry everyone! DC Infinite Holiday Special # 1 DC Rebirth Holiday Special # 1 New Year's Evil Vol.2 # 1 Check out our current ranking list at www.comicsxf.com/batchat-rankings/ Thanks to Geri Nonnewitz for our podcast logo Follow the show on Twitter @BatChatComics and support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/batchatwithmattandwill

Merry Christmas, everybody! We're back with a Christmas special that has nothing to do with the holiday spirit! In this week's glorious episode, Wickham and Taylan are joined by Alev Flannagan to talk about the second season of Amazon's "The Rings of Power".

Paris Marx is joined by Molly White, Brian Merchant, and Eric Wickham to discuss the highs and lows (mostly lows) of this year in tech news.Molly White is the creator of Web3 is Going Just Great and Follow the Crypto. Brian Merchant is my co-host on System Crash, a new podcast we're hosting. He's also a longtime tech journalist and author of Blood in the Machine. Eric Wickham is the producer for Tech Won't Save Us, along with a bunch of other podcast, and an independent journalist.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.Also mentioned in this episode:Molly joined Brian and Paris on System Crash.Peter Thiel made some dumb remarks about Luigi Mangione on the Piers Morgan show while looking very shiny.Apple sold fewer than half a million Vision Pro headsets this year.Support the show

Boys and girls, meet Steven Wickham, the UK's one-and-only Real Santa. With a beard so authentic, it's earned its own fan club—led by Jay as the president. Steven doesn't just play Santa—he is Santa (minus the reindeer—those insurance premiums are sky-high).   When he's not donning the red suit, cap, and handing out presents, Steven is a versatile actor whose career has taken him across stage and screen. He's got the stories to prove it!   So, join Jay Reum and Todd Kramer as they take a deep dive into Steven's workshop to uncover the magic, the mischief, and the joy he brings to children around the world—and find out how one man makes a living playing Father Christmas when all he ever gets paid in is milk and cookies.

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is a trio of cozy mysteries by Claudia Gray, all starring Jane Austen characters: The Murder of Mr. Wickham (2022), The Late Mrs. Willoughby (2023), and The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bough (2024). These are an absolutely delightful (and non-stressful) way to revisit these characters, and there's even a little helping of romance. Mentioned: Death Comes to Pemberley, another contemporary author's take on an Austen-themed mystery.​Terri's random recommendation is Artful Plus, the premium version of Artful Agenda, a digital planner we both use. With Artful Plus, you get a habit tracker and the ability to make and use your own stickers, among other perks. Mentioned: The Artful Agenda Facebook group, Artfully Obsessed.​​In the archives, we discussed an episode from 2020 on how parents can pay it forward (which we think is more helpful than starting or participating in a drive-thru pay-it-forward chain). Mentioned: Books from our former co-hosts: Inclusion in Action by Nicole Eredics and Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools (January 2025) by Amanda Morin.Next week's lineup: Lost S1 E23, "Exodus: Part 2," on Tuesday, December 17Shrinking S2 E6, "Get in the Sea," on Wednesday, December 18Weekly roundup on Thursday, December 19Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

In this mini-episode, Wickham and Ada are discussing the A24 Horror/Thriller, "Heretic" (2024, dir. Scott Beck & Bryan Woods).

Get ready for another DINO-RIFFIC episode with Actor/Co-Writer Mike Capes, Co-Writer Johnny Wickham and Director Mike Hermosa as we cover their new movie The Invisible Raptor! Here pre-order link for the film in the posting of your interview! https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/the-inv... After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab and begins wreaking havoc in the surrounding neighborhood. When the creature's identity is uncovered, it soon becomes clear that a disgraced paleontologist—alongside his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged amusement park security guard, and a local celebrity chicken farmer—is the town's only hope for surviving the raptor's ravenous rampage. Katie Afraidy is a horror movie review podcast where host, horror fanatic, and comedian Katie Hettenbach talks with comedians, actors, and filmmakers about horror movies! Subscirbe on Patreon for EXTENDED UNCUT Episodes, Stickers, and SO MUCH MORE! https://www.patreon.com/KatieAfraidy Get ready for more chaos coming every TUESDAY! Old episodes of Horror at The Store will be reposted to YouTube every THURSDAY! Use code KATIEAFRAIDY25 to get 25% off of your Fangoria subscription ! Check out Filmcraft Studio Gear! https://www.instagram.com/filmcraftla/ Please don't forget to subscribe, share, and give us a review! Love my little spooky community! Follow us on Socials! https://www.instagram.com/katie.afraidy/ https://twitter.com/katieafraidy https://www.instagram.com/kthetty/ https://www.tiktok.com/@katie.afraidy https://www.tiktok.com/@kthetty Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/33nXkTF...

On an all-new dino-sized episode of your Boo Crew, two outstanding creators are about to claw their way into your horror-obsessed heart with their hilarious, warm, and blood-soaked frenetic romp...INVISIBLE RAPTOR, in theaters and VOD now! Writer Johnny Wickham and writer and star Mike Capes are here with you to talk about the horror films that made them - and their unbelievable adventure bringing to life a movie that has been KILLING it at the biggest festivals in the world, not to mention...their collaboration with special fx LEGEND, Steve Johnson (creator of Slimer, The Abyss, American Werewolf in London alongside Rick Baker and 200 others!)! You are gonna fall in love with these dudes and this movie. Boo Crew Episode 435 with Mike Capes, Johnny Wickham and INVISIBLE RAPTOR is now slaying! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we're chatting with Actor / Co-Writer Mike Capes, Co-Writer Johnny Wickham, and Director Mike Hermosa of The Invisible Raptor, which comes out In Theaters and On Digital December 6th. The film had its World Premiere at the Sitges Film Festival and currently sits at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.SYNOPSIS: After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab and begins wreaking havoc in the surrounding neighborhood. When the creature's identity is uncovered, it soon becomes clear that a disgraced paleontologist—alongside his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged amusement park security guard, and a local celebrity chicken farmer—is the town's only hope for surviving the raptor's ravenous rampage.Order the film on AppleTV here: https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/the-invisible-raptor/umc.cmc.4pcepzn000w3wiymxh14ohvfeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.

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In this episode of the podcast Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writers Johnny Wickham and Mike Capes. Our guests Johnny Wickham and Mike Capes talk about writing the Horror Comedy The Invisible Raptor. Mike Capes also stares in the movie as well. Topics include how they were inspired by cult classic movies like Sharknado and […]

In this week's episode, we wrap up the November Writing Challenge by taking a look back at the Five Iron Laws Of Storytelling, which have often been discussed on this show before. Be sure to get your free copy of STORYTELLING: HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL at my Payhip store. The book will remain free until December 9th: https://payhip.com/b/JPDoT TRANSCRIPT Note: Spoiler alert at 3:35. Please check this section of the podcast before proceeding if you are concerned about spoilers for several older television shows, movies, video games, and books.     00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 229 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is November 26th, 2024, and today we are wrapping up our November Writing Challenge with a look back at The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling. You may note that I am recording this a bit earlier than I usually do, but that is because I want to take a couple days off for Thanksgiving.   To celebrate the end of our November Writing Challenge and to congratulate you all for listening to these shows, I am giving away free copies of my nonfiction book, Storytelling: How to Write a Novel on my Payhip Store. The link will be in the show notes, and if you follow that link, you can get a free copy of Storytelling: How to Write a Novel from my Payhip Store until December 9th. So follow that link in the show notes to my Payhip store and you can get a free copy of Storytelling: How to Write a Novel until December 9th. Before we get to our main topic, let's have a look at my current writing projects. My main project right now is Orc Hoard, the fourth book in the Rivah Half-Elven series, and that puts me at 55,000 words into it and that puts me on chapter 11 of 18. So I think the final draft will be around 85,000 words or so, which will make it the longest book in the series to date. And if all goes well, I very, very, very much want to have that out before Christmas. I'm also about 4,000 words into Shield of Deception, which will be the fourth book in my Shield War series and if all goes well, I am hoping that will be the first book I publish in 2025.   In audiobook news, the audiobook of Cloak of Spears, as excellent narrated by Hollis McCarthy, is now available at all the usual ebook stores. I will include a short preview of the audiobook of Cloak of Spears at the end of this episode, so you can listen to that then. And that is where I'm at with my current writing projects as we wrap up November and head into December.   00:01:57 Main Topic: The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling   So now let's go right into our main topic, The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling. I figured this would be a good main topic to wrap up our November Writing Challenge with as it is a good reminder and a good summation of many of the things we talked about in the past month. The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling is a concept I first talked about on my website like 10 years ago now. The name Iron Law is sort of a tongue in cheek joke because I got the idea from a science fiction author Jerry Pournelle, who termed what he called Pournelle's Iron Law of Bureaucracy, where describing that after a certain amount of time, a bureaucracy will cease to attend to the function to which it was created and instead devote its attention to sustaining and perpetuating the bureaucracy. And I'm sure we can all think of examples of that, so that's where I took the name from, but it's not so much Iron Laws as these are useful principles to guide you while you are writing a fictional story, whether it's a short story, a screenplay, or a novel. I would say it's fair to argue that storytelling does have some laws you can follow (or at least if you don't like the term laws, best practices) and a writer will ignore those best practices to his peril. When people get ticked off about the ending of a story like the ending of The Sopranos or the ending to Stephen King's Dark Tower series, if they simply don't like a novel or a TV show, it's usually because the writer ignored one of more of these Iron Laws that we're going to talk about. These then are what I believe to be The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling.   When discussing them, I will cite five examples that I think to be excellent examples of the craft of storytelling: the movie the King's Speech, the movie Wreck-It Ralph, the movie Gravity, the novel Pride and Prejudice, and the TV series Breaking Bad. I should note that I did not personally care for Breaking Bad because it was too nihilistic for my taste, but nonetheless, it was an excellently crafted example of a well-written story. I'll also cite four things I believe to be examples of bad storytelling: the final two volumes of Stephen King's Dark Tower series, the Dragon Age 2 computer game, the original ending of the Mass Effect 3 computer game, and the ending of the Sopranos TV series. So note that there will be spoilers for all of these shows, films, books, and games. Now onto the five laws.   #1: The protagonist must have a problem that results in a conflict because if there is no problem, there is no story. Conflict and problems are engines that drive the story. A happy life with minimal conflicts and problems might be the ideal that we all want in real life, but it does make for an exceedingly dull story. The main character of his story needs to have a problem that results in some kind of conflict. Note that this conflict doesn't necessarily have to have an actual villain, it just needs a problem to solve. The movie The King's Speech doesn't have a villain (though the future and former King Edward VII is kind of a jerk) but instead revolves around George VI's efforts to deal with his speech impediment. Gravity likewise has no villain but centers around Dr. Stone's efforts to survive in the harsh environment of space. So the protagonist must have a problem. The story is about how he or she deals with said problem, which leads us on to number two. #2: The protagonist's problem and conflict must be consequential to the protagonist and have real stakes for the protagonist. The problem has to be serious because if it is not, there are no real stakes, the reader will get bored and cease to care about the character. The worst of all worlds is an unlikeable character with a trivial problem. Walter White in Breaking Bad is a thoroughly unlikable character, but he becomes sympathetic to the audience because of the nature of his problem. He's dying of cancer and so he turns to meth production to ensure his family's security after his death. Walter's problem, of course, has very real stakes, his own mortality and his family's future, but the stakes need not be life and death, but nonetheless, they need to be emotionally serious and significant to the protagonist.   In the King's Speech, at no point in the movie is George VI in any kind of physical danger. He is wealthy and respected, his wife and children love him, and he does not have the self-destructive impulses and nature of his brother. Nevertheless, his problem is real. It is emotionally painful and opposes a risk to both himself and his sense of duty to the monarchy and the country. Likewise, Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice is in no physical danger throughout the book. Nonetheless, the stakes of her problem and her feelings for Mr. Darcy are consequential. If she does not secure a good marriage when her father dies, there is a very real possibility she'll be impoverished. Or if she marries an unsuitable man like Mr. Wickham, her life will be miserable. So while a young woman dealing with her feelings seems like a trivial problem, it will nonetheless have potentially dire consequences for Elizabeth and her family if she chooses wrongly.   Physical danger is likewise an easy way to introduce high stakes to a story. In Gravity, Dr. Stone faces constant risk of death in a variety of agonizing ways due to the harsh nature of space. Wreck-It Ralph faces the prospect of non-existence if he dies outside his game. In Breaking Bad, other than the inevitable death from cancer, Walter White faces increasingly high odds of getting shot in the head by his business partners and customers, since crystal meth is clearly not a business for conservative-minded investors. Regardless of the nature of the problem and the conflict, it must be consequential and carry high risks and dangers for the protagonist. That said, the problem must be something the protagonist can conceivably deal with. Too vague of a problem or too powerful of a problem, and the story goes off the rails.   When I'm recording this in November of 2024, it's a few months since the fourth Dragon Age video game came out, and if you look at the internet at all, there are of course frequent debates about which Dragon Age game was the best and which one was the worst. But in my opinion, Dragon Age 2 is the weakest of them because it runs smack dab into the problem we've been talking about. The central conflict in the game was strife between the mages and the Templars who are supposed to police the mages. The Templars claim that the mages are demon worshiping abominations while the mages claim that Templars are arbitrary and brutal. As it turns out both sides are right, regardless of which faction the protagonist chooses to aid, making the conflict of Dragon Age 2 to be human nature/social injustice. Regardless, it's not a problem that can be resolved within the game and in the ending, the Templars and the mages go to war no matter what decisions the player actually makes, so I'm afraid that the story falls flat.   #3: The protagonist must take action and struggle to resolve his or her conflict and problem.  A common failure in storytelling is a protagonist who has a serious problem but does nothing about it. We've all read stories with a passive protagonist, or even worse, a protagonist who does nothing but whine about his difficulties or thinks that by feeling bad about his or her problems, they will somehow magically get better. Worst of all is when a protagonist does nothing but whine or complain for two hours or 300 pages and somehow does solve all of his or her problems. This is apparently a common problem in the genre of romance novels. The opposite of this problem is the boring invincible hero. This is common in science fiction or fantasy series where towards the end of the series, the hero is so powerful that he or she can defeat all his problems using magic or a blast from a particle cannon. Struggle is necessary for a story. If the protagonist does not struggle, the story will probably be boring. No, the protagonist has to take action, actual active action to resolve the problem, but he or she must struggle while doing so. In Breaking Bad, Walter White sets out to solve his family's impending financial ruin by brewing up some crystal meth for sale. In Wreck-it Ralph, Ralph wants respect from the other denizens of his game, so he jumps to another game to win a medal and therefore prestige. In Gravity, Dr. Stone struggles to stay alive the entire time in the face of the indifferent hostility of outer space to human life. If these characters did nothing to surmount their problems, we would have boring stories.   #4: The protagonist must face challenges and setbacks and his or her efforts to resolve the problem that may even backfire. This is a good antidote to the boring invincible hero problem we just mentioned. Think of this as the unexpected complications ensue rule. You see this all the time in real life, it matters both serious and trivial. Like say you need to mail your rent check but you're out of stamps, so you drive to the post office, but there's an accident in the intersection and you have to take a different route. As you take a different route, your car breaks down. All these new problems need to be dealt with and you still have to mail the check. We've all had days like that, and fictional protagonists should be no different in the pursuit of their goals.   Additionally, it's possible for a protagonist to inadvertently make things worse through his or her actions. Like in Wreck-It Ralph, Ralph sets off for his medal of heroism, but in doing so, accidentally puts his own game out of order and inadvertently unleashes the virus like cy-bugs in the Sugar Rush game. Walter White in Breaking Bad is a textbook example of this. In the course of attempting to solve his problems, he makes a number of extremely bad decisions that estrange him from his family and sent his business partners gunning for his head. In the King's Speech, George VI gives up in despair believing he'll never overcome his speech impediment. In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth torpedoes her relationship with Mr. Darcy because of her misunderstanding of his motives. And if you've seen Gravity, you know that Dr. Stone's situation frequently goes from bad to worse.   #5:  The ending must provide satisfactory emotional resolution to the problems raised in the story. Of all the Five Iron Laws of Storytelling, this one is undeniably the most important. Screw this one up and readers will be ticked and talk about on the Internet for years. Whatever crisis comes up in the story, whatever conflict or difficulties, it must be resolved in an emotionally satisfying manner   by the end of the story. It can be a happy ending or a sad ending or a mixture of the two, but it must be emotionally satisfying.   Let's look at some bad examples first. Stephen King is an excellent writer. If you've read his book 11/22/63, you know that's a great book. But when he's written as much as he has, not everything is going to be good, of course. And Stephen King's The Dark Tower series is a good example of a weak ending. After 22 years and seven books, the protagonist Roland learns that he has repeated his quest to the Dark Tower over and over again for thousands of years, forgetting every time, which makes everything that happened in the previous seven books utterly meaningless since the events happened before and will happen again. Therefore, there is no emotional resolution to the story or Roland's quest for the Dark Tower. The computer game Mass Effect 3 is another example of how not to end a story. In the case of Mass Effect 3, the original ending is simply too abbreviated. Commander Shepherd sacrifices himself or herself. A weird light shoots out of the Citadel. The Normandy crash lands on an alien planet, and that's it. Considering the hundreds of hours of gameplay involved and the intricate network of emotional relationships between Shepherd's companion and the dozens of subplots over the three games, the ending was too short to provide adequate emotional resolution. It felt a bit like a cop out as if the writers had simply said, okay, we're done, stop here, and had given up before attempting the necessary ending. The ending of Dragon Age: Origins by contrast was an excellent example of a well done ending.   The ending of the Sopranos is an even more extreme version of this.  Infamously, the series simply ends with a cut to black in the middle of Tony Soprano and his family eating dinner. Many viewers thought their televisions had failed. This is the ultimate example of a story of failing to provide emotional resolution. The final episode does not even attempt to do so. I suspect these problems arise when a writer tries to be realistic, which is what happens when a writer mistakes verisimilitude (a story feeling realistic) for realism. A story requires suspension of disbelief and attempting phony realism can cause the story to break down.   But let's move from the negative to the positive and look at some good examples of endings. The ending of Breaking Bad was well executed, since it resolved the story's emotional conflicts. Walter White does not escape punishment for as many crimes since he's shot to death in the end. Additionally, he dies in the act of resolving some of the conflicts that he helped create. His meth empire has been taken over by his enemies and his former partner has been forced to prepare meth for them. Walter tries to provide for his family, free his partner, and defeat his rivals and dies at the end, killed not by his cancer, but by finally facing the consequences of his many bad decisions. Note that this is by no means a happy ending, but it is a satisfying ending, which is more important.   The King's Speech ends well, with George VI addressing the nation over the radio without melting down due to his speech impediment, simultaneously resolving the conflicts over his stammer and his fear of accepting his duties as king. This is an ambivalently happy ending. George VI has overcome his conflicts, but the viewers know that the United Kingdom is about to go through World War II and George himself will die prematurely of lung cancer and heart disease in 1952. Nevertheless, the conflicts within the story have been resolved.   Wreck-It Ralph has a more straightforwardly happy ending. Every single conflict raised within the story is resolved. Ralph accepts his role as villain in the game, realizing he is a vital part of the team. He gains the respect of his neighbors, and the villainous King Candy and the cy-bugs are defeated. Additionally, even when the side conflicts are resolved: Fix It Felix marries Sergeant Calhoun, King Candy's malevolent influence over the racing game has ended, and the homeless video game characters are able to set up inside Ralph's game.   To sum up, stories have a sort of irresistible logic to them. Much like a properly balanced equation. a writer should set out to create a story that follows this logic, which will result in a far more enjoyable experience for the reader.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.   Don't forget to get your free book copy of Storytelling, how to Write a Novel from my Payhip store.

"Are you not entertained?!" Director Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel has finally hit theatres and it has big shoes to fill after its predecessor. In this week's episode, Wickham and Colleen are once again joined by Ada to discuss the epic sequel, "Gladiator II" (2024, dir. Ridley Scott).

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 61, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The final chapter closes all of the stories surrounding the Bennet household. Mrs Bennet is overjoyed at Darcy and Elizabeth's, and Jane and Bingley's marriages. Mr Bennet is happy too, even to the point of leaving home to regularly visit Elizabeth at Pemberly. Jane and Bingley stay in Netherfield house for only a year, they then move up north, within 30 miles of Pemberly. Kitty goes to stay with both sisters often too, and becomes a proper lady, losing most of the bad influences that Lydia taught her. Lydia and Wickham try to get closer to Darcy and Elizabeth, hoping that Darcy will be able to provide them with a fortune. Though Darcy can never have Wickham at Longborne, he does consent to allow Lydia to visit very seldom. Even Lady Catherine, after some time passes, comes back to Darcy's side, wanting to be part of his life again, and being able to put up with Elizabeth. With the Gardiners, Darcy and Elizabeth remain forever close; forever thankful to them for their part in joining the two of them. The End.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 60, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Mr Darcy and Elizabeth are out on another walk, and Elizabeth starts teasing him by asking questions about how he could ever had fallen in love with her. The two go back and forth jokingly on this topic for a while and soon decide that a letter must be written to Lady Catherine, who, after all, gave Darcy that final confirmation that Elizabeth must love him. Elizabeth also writes to Mrs Gardiner, properly responding to her letter about Darcy's influence in Lydia and Wickham's marriage. A little time passes and the Collins' come to town, taking a break from their home, and more importantly escaping the wrath of Lady Catherine from Darcy's letter. Elizabeth is very happy to see that her family and friends are making a good effort to get to know Darcy, and though she is concerned about their behaviour, she is glad to see that Darcy doesn't think any less of her for these important people.

With Loblaws facing criticism for soaring grocery prices and record-high profits during a cost-of-living crisis, can a boycott drive real change? We talk to Emily Johnson, the lead organizer for the Loblaws boycott, and Eric Wickham, a Toronto-based journalist and host of Big Shiny Takes. Emily is a mental health and addictions worker and single mother of two living in the suburbs west of Toronto, and Eric has been working on a year-long investigation on the price of groceries for The Hosier, an independent digital media outlet based in the Greater Toronto Area. We are also joined by Robert Miller, climate activist, organizer, and “spooookiest” friend of the pod, to discuss more solutions to reduce the price of groceries and save Halloween for children nationwide. Want more episodes on the food system? Check out the episode where we go dumpster diving, our episode about Big Ag, or our episode on Food Rescue with Second Harvest. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon!

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 58, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Darcy has come back to town, and early one morning Mr Bingley and Darcy make their way to Longborne. Bingley, wanting to be alone, suggests that they go on a walk together, and he, Jane, Kitty, Elizabeth, and Darcy walk off together. Kitty wants to call upon Maria Lucas, and stays with her, and Jane and Bingley, walk slower than Darcy and Elizabeth. Once alone, Elizabeth immediately thanks Darcy for his kindness in the Lydia and Wickham affair. Though slightly upset that Elizabeth found out, he tells her that it was not for his feelings for his family, but for his feelings for her, which have not changed since his last proposal. When Elizabeth says in reply that her feelings have wholeheartedly changed, a smile and warmth that becomes him, unveils Darcy's face. The two then talk about Lady Catherine's visit to both Elizabeth and Darcy; Darcy mentions that this interaction caused him to hope more than ever that Elizabeth had changed her mind about his proposal. He then goes to say that everything Elizabeth said about his behaviour was true, and that it caused him to take a proper look at himself in the mirror and change who he was. He was selfish, and ungentlemanly, and he needed to change. Elizabeth claims that she never intended to cause such a huge change in him and tells Darcy to never mention it again when he brings up the words that she used in her refusal of him. They then discuss his letter and how it too had a starting effect on changing Elizabeth's opinion of Darcy. They talk and walk together many miles, and soon realise that they need to head back to Longborne. At the hall, they part, and try to hide their happiness from the rest of the family for the time being.

What does it take to transform a military upbringing into a thriving IT services business? Mike Wickham, a West Point graduate and the force behind the successful SD Tech, joins us to share his incredible journey. Through insightful anecdotes, Mike reveals how his curiosity, meticulous preparation, and unwavering integrity have been fundamental to his career. He also discusses the profound impact his international business experiences have had on his approach to sales and business development, emphasizing the joy he finds in meeting new people and understanding their motivations.  Leadership is not just about directing but also about enabling others to succeed. Mike delves into his leadership philosophy, underscoring the importance of collaboration and open communication within a team. He advocates for a culture where team members bring solutions to the table, not just problems, fostering ownership and responsibility. We also discuss the critical role of data-driven performance monitoring, clear organizational goals, and the mentorship of future leaders. Mike's practical advice for young leaders highlights the necessity of respecting experienced colleagues and balancing confidence with humility.   Shifting gears, we reflect on the true essence of career fulfillment versus the often misleading pursuit of money and status. Mike shares personal stories about the importance of gratitude and the serendipitous turns that can lead to the most rewarding experiences. We also navigate the often complex world of CRM systems, discussing how proper data management and addressing underlying sales processes are crucial before implementation. Tune in to hear Mike's candid thoughts on maintaining CRM effectiveness and the exciting future of AI in streamlining data entry. This episode is packed with rich insights and practical advice that you won't want to miss. Mike Wickham, born in San Antonio into an Air Force family, spent his early years between Texas and various locations across Asia. After high school, he was appointed to the US Military Academy at West Point, where he later graduated and served as an artillery officer in the US Army. His final military assignment was as commander of a nuclear-capable field artillery unit in Europe. Following his military service, Mike launched a 20+ year career in international business, working for prominent telecom and technology companies like AT&T, MCI International, IDT, and V-Band. Based in the New York City area, he helped develop markets across Europe, Asia, and Latin America through strategic partnerships and joint ventures. Now residing in Texas, Mike continues to provide technology solutions to the Central Texas market.   Quotes: "Frankness is crucial. If there's a problem, put it right in people's faces and say, 'We all own this.' It fosters a culture of ownership and responsibility."  "I've always been curious about what people do, why they do it, and how they do it. Integrity sets the tone for everything you do in sales. If people can't trust you, they won't buy from you."  "Chasing money and status can be a pitfall. True fulfillment comes from doing work that brings joy and satisfaction."     Links: Mike's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvwickham/ SD Tech - https://www.sd-tech.net   Get this episode and all other episodes of Sales Lead Dog at https://empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog 

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 53, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Lydia and Wickham leave the area to go to Newcastle and Mrs Bennet is distraught. Her daughter is not too upset about leaving, and Wickham gives a very noble adieu. For a few days after their departure Mrs Bennet is depressed, but some very exciting news quickly brings her out of it. Mr Bingley has ordered for Netherfield to be opened. Mr Bennet is adamant that he shall not head to Netherfield to greet Mr Bingley when he comes, and though Mrs Bennet is furious with him for not going, she is again soon relieved and shocked by seeing, a few days later, Mr Bingley and Mr Darcy ride across their paddock to their front door. The two gentlemen come in and Bingley talks for a while with Mrs Bennet while she layers praise and kind words on him to Elizabeth's distain. Mr Darcy is very silent throughout their visit. On the Men's departure, Mrs Bennet invites the two to dine with them later that week, reminding Mr Bingley that he had made a promise to her to dine there just before he left Netherfield last time. Elizabeth is perplexed by Darcy's behaviour but is very pleased to see that all of Bingley's love for her sister is still present.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 52, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Mrs Gardiner responds to Lizzy's letter. She writes that Mr Darcy followed them to London only a day after they had left. Darcy felt responsible for what happened as he had been too proud to tell anyone about Wickham's true behaviour; Mrs Gardiner suggests a potential “other motif”. Darcy had extra information that could help him find Wickham, Mrs Young, the woman who helped him run off with Miss Darcy so long ago. She, after some bribery, told Darcy where to find Wickham and Lydia. He proceeded to meet with Wickham several times, and Lydia only once. He tried to convince Lydia to go back to her family and refused all help from Darcy. Darcy convinced Wickham to marry Lydia too, as he never really intended to do it and planned to try to marry into wealth in a different country. After meeting with Wickham and Lydia, Darcy made his way to Mr Gardiners, waiting until Mr Bennet had left the area first. The two men took several days to come to an agreement on how to proceed with the payment of Wickham's debts and eventually Mr Gardiner had to yield to Mr Darcy and let him pay for all of Wickham's disgraces. Mr Darcy then told Mr Gardiner that he was to take all of the credit for paying these debts. Darcy didn't want it to be known to the Bennet family that he had interfered. On the day of the wedding, Darcy was also present, and he then dined with the Gardiners at their home. Mrs Gardiner concludes, writing that Mr Darcy is in need of a little more liveliness, and that if he married well, then she could teach him, and jests to Elizabeth that she should one day like to complete her tour of the grounds of Pemberly.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 51, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The day of Lydia's wedding has arrived, and their carriage soon arrives. Mrs Bennet is overjoyed to hear the daughter's voice and welcomes her child with the warmth. Mr Bennet is unhappy and slightly unwelcoming to his daughter and her husband. Elizabeth is disgusted by Lydia's behaviour. She has not changed at all throughout this whole horror show and doesn't even pretend to notice how hard it must have been on her family. Lydia talks about her running off with Wickham as if it was a joke, and the only person seemingly not disturbed by this is her mother. Elizabeth escapes from them for a breath of fresh air before dinner. Lydia wants to go around the town and show off her wedding ring to everyone, says that she should have taken everyone to Brighton, as they could have all found husbands. Lydia, after a couple of days goes to tell Elizabeth about her wedding day as she had run off before the story was told to the rest of her family. The story bores elizabeth through until the end when Lydia lets slip that Mr Darcy was there. Lydia says that no one was supposed to know that, and playing coy, Elizabeth pretends that she doesn't want to hear more about it. She immediately runs off to write a letter to her aunt about Darcy's being there. She needs to know what a man, who seemingly had no want nor reason to be there, was doing at that ceremony.

In this week's episode, we explore how to harness Amazon Brand Analytics for instant cash flow. Join us with Noah Wickham, Brand Director at My Amazon Guy, who manages a portfolio exceeding $150 million ARR. Discover how to interpret key metrics, create tailored promotions, and boost your brand's visibility on Amazon. Noah shares his extensive e-commerce expertise, including strategies for data-driven decision-making that can elevate your business. Subscribe for more insights and tips on growing your Amazon brand! Takeaways:Utilizing Brand Analytics for Data-Driven Decisions: Brand Analytics provides valuable insights into customer behavior, product performance, and market trends. Sellers can leverage this data to make informed decisions about inventory, pricing, and marketing strategies.  Creating Targeted Promotions: Analyze sales data and customer search behavior to tailor promotions and discounts. By identifying popular products and trends, sellers can create effective, targeted promotions that drive immediate sales. Effective Coupon Strategies: Use Brand Analytics to determine which products will benefit most from coupon promotions. Ensure that coupons are strategically placed to maximize their impact without causing overlap that could diminish their effectiveness.  Leveraging Customer Search Data: Understand what customers are searching for and adjust product listings accordingly. Optimize keywords, titles, and descriptions based on search data to increase visibility and attract more buyers. Monitoring and Adjusting Pricing: Regularly review pricing strategies based on competitive analysis and sales performance. Use insights from Brand Analytics to adjust prices dynamically to stay competitive and boost sales.  Understanding Market Trends: Stay updated with market trends and customer preferences by analyzing data from Brand Analytics. This helps in anticipating changes in demand and adjusting business strategies proactively.  Optimizing Product Listings: Improve product listings by using data insights to highlight key features and benefits that resonate with customers. This can enhance the appeal of listings and increase conversion rates.  Quote of the Show:Building brand awareness on Amazon is increasingly challenging due to the influx of Chinese sellers driving a race to the bottom. While Amazon has invested in making brand presence important, they've also created an environment where the brand itself seems to matter less. Brand analytics and tailored promotions add complexity, as they target audience groups rather than emphasizing the brand's true value. Links :LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahwickham/Website :  https://myamazonguy.com/YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@MyAmazonGuy/featuredWant To Level Up Your Business? Register With Our SponsorsViably is the complete financial solution to help e-commerce business owners extend their cash flow through funding. Viably's revenue-based funding programs are designed to provide online sellers with the funding they need to achieve their business goals. Whether you need to increase your inventory or ramp up your marketing efforts, Viably can help you access the capital you need to succeed.Claim your extra $1,500 when you qualify for $25,000 or more in funding. Go to https://www.runviably.com/legends  and start your application today.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 50, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Mr Bennet laments about his financial situation. He wishes that he had done better for himself, and that he and Mrs Bennet had had a son, so that his debt to his brother-in-law won't ruin him. He has to settle his will and then write to his brother-in-law saying that he accepts the terms of the dowry for Wickham. He and Mrs Bennet then talk about the particulars of their daughter's marriage to Wickham, and he explains to her that she shouldn't get too carried away with things as he refuses to send Lydia money for a dress and is adamant that neither she nor Wickham shall every place a foot in Longborne again. Elizabeth thinks that her telling Darcy about the Lydia situation was not the best decision now that all is okay as she doesn't want it to ruin any chance, she could have with him. She also smiles to herself thinking “if only Darcy could propose to her again” as she would now readily accept. Mr Gardiner writes one last time to Longborne and asks if Lydia and Wickham could for one last time visit before Wickham heads up north to join a different branch of the army where he won't know anybody who could be of any corrupting influence. He also asks Mr Bennet if he can inform the local debitter of Wickham that their debts will soon be paid. Mr Bennet, after some persuasion from Elizabeth and Jane, agrees to let Lydia and Wickham stay one last time at Longborne before heading up North.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 49, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Two days after Mr Bennet's return, Elizabeth and Jane find out that their father has received a letter from Mr Gardiner. They run all throughout the house and eventually find him walking alone through the woods near the house. On catching him, they ask about the letter, and ask to read it. Mr Gardiner's letter explains that he has found the fugitives, and explains that Wickham will indeed marry Lydia, though his plans were indeed not to do so. Mr Gardiner also explains that all of Wickham's debts have been paid, and a very small sum of money is to be provided as a dowery which Mr Bennet cannot help but agree to. Mr Bennet and his daughters head back inside so that he can write a letter to Mr Gardiner to accept the terms of the marriage, and the girls head upstairs to tell their mother and little sisters of the “Good News”. Elizabeth feels awful for Lydia, awful that she has to be stuck with such a horrible man of a husband. On hearing the news, Mrs Bennet is immediately become livelier than ever and is not only excited to see her daughter again but is ready to parade her through the town as a married woman.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 48, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Mr bennet has sent no letters about his hunt for Lydia in London, and his brother-in-law Mr Gardiner has gone to find him there. Mrs Gardiner is doing a good job to keep morale high amongst the Bennet girls. As word has spread around the town it comes to light that Wickham is indebted to almost every tradesperson in town. Mr Gardiner, on his arrival in London, find Mr Bennet and immediately writes to Longborne to enlighten them on the news of the hunt. Nothing has turned up. Several days go by, and no more letters from Mr Gardiner have come. Mr Collins has however sent a letter to Mr Bennet. It says that he and Mrs Collins are saddened to hear of the news of Lydia's behaviour. He also says that he believes it would be wise of Mr Bennet to kick Lydia from the family, as such a disgrace as hers could not and should never be forgiven. The next day the family receives a final letter from Mr Gardiner, saying that Mr Bennet is coming home, and that they have still not found any sign of Wickham, and that no one can be found that could give any information about where he could have gone. When Mr Bennet gets home, he is incredibly upset that he could not find his daughter, and though Lizzy and the other Bennet girls try to cheer him up and say that it isn't his fault. He is hurt but does manage to make a joke to kitty about her never being allowed to leave the house again, and most definitely not with an Officer.

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Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 47, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Elizabeth, and her Uncle and Aunt discuss nothing but Lydia's running off with Wickham on the way back to Longborne. Her uncle and aunt believe that Wickham must indeed intend to marry Lydia, and any thoughts against that would only paint him to be the evilest person who exists. Once they get back to Longborne, the are greeted by the whole family besides Mr Bennet who has already headed to London to find his daughter. Jane and Elizabeth discuss the whole affair, and Elizabeth laments that they didn't tell the whole town about Wickham's past. Jane thinks it was for the best that they didn't, but does agree that Lydia probably wouldn't have run off if she knew his past. Mrs Bennet is distraught, and begs her brother to go to London to find Mr Bennet, and force him to have Wickham marry Lydia. He promises his sister as much, and says that he will set off the next morning for the city. Jane and Elizabeth retreat to their room, and Elizabeth asks her to relate everything that happened since Mr Forster came to Longborne, and what her father's plans were in London. Support the showThank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :)*Social*INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreadsTWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvoKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 46, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Elizabeth finally, after a wait of several days, receives not 1 but 2 letters from Jane; one had been mislabelled and lost in the post. The letters reveal that a disaster has struck, Lydia, her younger sister has run off from Brighton and her hosts, Mr and Mrs Forster, with Mr Wickham! The whole family is distraught, and Mr Forster came to Longborne after looking throughout London for the couple. Jane wants nothing more than for Elizabeth to come home and help support the family, while her father and Mr Forster go off again to look for the girl and officer. Elizabeth runs off to try and find her uncle and aunt but upon opening the door, finds Mr Darcy being let in by a servant. Darcy believes Elizabeth ill, and soon after explaining why she is running, Elizabeth collapses. Darcy sends the servant to look for Mr and Mrs Gardiner and takes care of Elizabeth while she explains the whole story through tears. Darcy is deeply concerned, and Elizabth feels a deep connection and affection for him while he paces the room thinking. Soon before the servant arrives with Elizabeth's family, Darcy relieves himself, and Elizabeth can't help but sadly feel that this may be the last time they could see each other. When her uncle and aunt arrive, they immediately set to packing their affairs, and leaving the county to head back down south.Support the showThank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :)*Social*INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreadsTWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvoKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 45, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Elizabeth and Mrs Gardiner head to Pemberly and they enter the saloon where they are met by Miss Darcy, the woman she lives with in London, Miss Bingley, and Mrs Hurst. Miss Darcy is still very embarrassed by the whole situation. Miss Bingley and Mrs Hurst treat Elizabeth and Mrs Gardiner coldly. Mrs Gardiner and Mrs Ansley start the conversation after a long awkward pause. During their conversations Elizabeth realises that she cannot talk to Miss Darcy without being eyed by Miss Bingley. The servants bring some food into the room, and it eases the situation a little. Elizabeth feels that she would like Mr Darcy to be there, but on his entering the room, changes her mind. With Darcy now in the room, Miss Bingley watches every movement he makes. Elizabeth feels that Darcy wants his sister to get to know her as soon as possible. Miss Bingley notices this, and to silence Elizabeth she brings up the local militia, not knowing that Mr Wickham is so closely involved with Miss Darcy, thus silencing her. Elizabeth reacts well to the comment, and this causes Darcy to watch Elizabeth even more closely and favourably. Eventually Elizabeth and Mrs Gardiner leave, and after escorting them to their carriage, Darcy is hounded by Miss Bennet with snarky remarks about Elizabeth, hoping to find out how he truly feels about her.Support the showThank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :)*Social*INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreadsTWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvoKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

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Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 43, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle head to Pemberly. It is surrounded by woods and valleys, and the house itself is beautiful, but not obnoxious. When exit their carriage, Elizabeth starts to fear that Darcy would actually be there. The maid starts to give them a tour of the house, starting in the late Mr Darcy's room, which is adorned with portraits of people involved in his life, Wickham included. Elizabeth's aunt and uncle pile questions onto the maid and she is more than happy to answer to everything, and she talks gladly about the wonderful acts of service that Darcy does for his servants. Everything that they all believed Darcy to be fall away as the maid continues to praise Darcy through the rest of the tour. They go all throughout the house and Elizabeth spends much time staring at a large portrait of Darcy. They leave the house for a walk of the grounds with the gardener and just when they start off they see Mr Darcy, come home early. He comes over to them and seems to Elizabeth to be completely changed. How on earth the man before her could be the Mr Darcy she had known before his letter? She doubts that he could still be in love with her after her awful rejection of him, but why else would be he so kind to her. Darcy leaves them to their walk, and thoughts of Darcy's change. After they turn to head back to their carriage, Elizabeth sees Darcy advancing towards them. He immediately asks her to introduce him to her uncle and aunt and invites Elizabeth to meet his sister on the following day.The Loved One'How far would you go to find the person who means the most to you in all the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :)*Social*INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreadsTWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvoKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

The authors of Emma of 83rd Street are BACK with Elizabeth of East Hampton! In this summery modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is an East Hampton townie whose life is thrown into disarray when Manhattanites Will and Charlie settle in for the season. Topics discussed include local vs. tourist vibes, surfing, characters and plot lines that were updated, MLMs, education in Austen, the women's agency, the cameo of all cameos, Jane's fandoms, and sister love stories.Elizabeth of East Hampton is on sale now, so go get your copy from your favorite local bookstore or any of the major ones! And follow Audrey and Emily on Instagram at @audrey.and.emily. Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Barbie, Marrying Mr. Darcy, Mrs. Wickham, Doctor WhoNext Episode: Persuasion Chapters 8-9Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios and transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon!Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/pod-and-prejudice?ref_id=23216