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This episode is for the writer who wants to take themselves seriously as a memoir writer. This is not a hobby for you. It's not something you're ambivalent about. Regardless of where you're falling on the frustration meter right now, you know that your story needs to be in the world, and you're ready to do whatever it takes to write your last draft. Today's episode is for you. Let's go!The Memoir Method; a cohort style eight-week writing intensive.You can find me on Instagram @the.memoir.coach, Substack, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.
Alie Dumas-Heidt chats with fellow authors about their earliest beginnings and answer everyone's favorite question - What happens next? - on The Writer's Journey. On this episode, Alie talks with author, Alex Kenna, about her favorite childhood reads and what inspired her most recent crime thriller, Burn This Night. Alex Kenna is a mystery writer, attorney, and amateur painter. Her first novel, What Meets the Eye, was a 2023 Shamus Award Finalist for best first P.I. novel. Kirkus Reviews called it a “righteous, painful debut,” and Bookpage called her “a master in the making.” Her second novel, Burn This Night, brings readers back to PI Kate Myles in a twisty plot told in alternating timelines. http://alexkenna.com Alie Dumas-Heidt is the author of The Myth Maker, a detective thriller introducing Det. Cassidy Cantwell, set in Tacoma Washington. She lives on the Kitsap Peninsula with her husband, adult kids, and two spoiled dogs.cmyster http://aliedh.com
https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock the ad-free and early version of this podcast and support it directly on Patreon MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Jacob Geller, and Janet Garcia are joined by legendary game writer Erik Wolpaw (Portal, Portal 2, Psychonauts, Half-Life: Alyx) to celebrate the release of Mega Crit's Slay the Spire II and explain how it's the incredible sequel to one of the greatest games ever made. Then we talk about Janet and Jacob's trip to the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco, follow up on Mewgenics, revisit The Division II, and share some final (spoiler-free) thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem. After that, we answer your community questions including NVIDIA's divisive reveal of DLSS 5 technology and its impact on Grace's face and dive into why Wolpaw can't stop thinking about moving Valve to Duluth, Minnesota. You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/Zi0kGNknkPE Here's the Slay the Spire II streamer Erik mentioned - https://www.youtube.com/baalorlord Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: GREENGREENS https://www.discoverpoco.com - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa https://www.mintmobile.com/minnmax - 3 months of wirelss for $15 per month To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:38 - Slay the Spire II 00:47:09 - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa 00:49:03 - GDC 2026 01:09:33 - Wolpaw on why AI can't write games 01:26:47- Mint Mobile 01:28:34 - Mewgenics 01:40:46 - Tom Clancy's The Division 2 01:43:48 - Resident Evil Requiem final thoughts 01:48:13 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:49:37 - Community questions 02:15:26 - DLSS 5 discussion 02:29:44 - More community questions 02:57:29 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/manton.bsky.social/post/3mgqaogbisk25 Jacob's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEc Erik's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2K9ccMREOI Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/eAgK1QaBOOs?si=5Yg4O_-Y9osNwBiP Janet's GALOT - https://www.instagram.com/p/DVcXK7nj4Fs/ Community GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99dZFAazL6Q Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. __ Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here -https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Cedric Golden, columnist for the Austin American-Statesman, joined to talk BYU vs Texas. Hear BYU Head Coach Kevin Young address the media ahead of his team's Round 1 Game. + MORE from NCAA Tournament
Writer and humorist Lindy West has built a career blending sharp cultural criticism with deeply personal storytelling. A former columnist for ‘The New York Times' and a longtime voice and feminist for pop culture commentary. West is the best-selling author of ‘Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman' which she later adapted into a Hulu television series. Her new memoir ‘Adult Braces' finds West at a turning point after the success of ‘Shrill' she hit an emotional low and set out on a cross-country road trip to rethink her life, relationships, and sense of self. With the wit and candor that became her trademark the book traces that journey through roadside attractions and personal doubts and unexpected revelations as West searches for a new way forward.
In this week's episode, we start with a conversation on race-day disappointment: how to separate race outcomes from alignment with your race plan, reframe uncontrollable conditions (like heat), and stay grounded in what you can control. We then transition into a powerful conversation with writer and ultrarunner Katie Arnold on flow state, intrinsic motivation, and the connection between movement, creativity, and mental resilience. Katie shares how running can be both a creative practice and a tool for healing, how to shift from outcome-focused thinking to “receive mode” on race day, and why the stories we tell ourselves shape what's possible in both sport and life. We also explore balancing ambition with non-attachment, using simple practices like journaling to build self-trust, and how endurance sport teaches us to sit with uncertainty and discomfort. We loved this conversation and we think you will too - check it out!To learn more about Katie Arnold and her writing and flow camps, visit: https://katiearnold.net/ To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use this form or email: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.
LIVE NOW on Kickstarter! Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey Chapter 4 is the latest installment in the horror epic centered on the earth's first werewolf. Writer and Creator Dennis Robinson returns to the podcast to share his love for historical accuracy, ancient mythology, and tragic monstrosity. We also get into the process of running comics kickstarters and the community they build throughout the campaigns. It's a fun discussion and you should check out the new Kickstarter along with Dennis's other work after you've finished listening to the interview. Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey Chapter 4: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldsmostokayestdm/lycan-solomons-odyssey-chapters-1-4 Dennis' Website: https://www.hiveheadstudios.com/ Dennis' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiveheadstudios?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Dennis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiveheadstudios/ Dennis' DnD Podcast Botched: https://www.botchedpodcast.com/ Thank you so much for listening. Be safe, be nice to each other, and go out there and make some comics!
“Marty Supreme” stars Timothée Chalamet as a young, brash table tennis player in the 1950s trying to hustle his way to a world championship. One of the characters standing in Marty's way is played by frequent guest, Pico Iyer, a TED speaker and travel writer who'd never acted before. In this bonus episode, Iyer shares how a TED talk unexpectedly landed him the role and reflects on how this simple game can teach us to play with someone, not just against them.This bonus episode was released early on TED Radio Hour+. Listeners there get access to regular bonus episodes (like this one) as well as all of our episodes, sponsor-free. That's because with Plus, you directly support our work and public radio. You can join at plus.npr.org/ted.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Dive into financial empowerment with our latest episode! Join host Marina Franklin, Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance, and rising star Nonye Brown-West as they share insights on building wealth, resilience, and mindset. Don't miss it! Bola Sokunbi is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), investor, finance expert, speaker, podcaster, and bestselling author. She is the founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance, a platform launched in 2015 that has grown into one of the largest personal finance media and education platforms for women in the U.S. From the best selling author of Clever Girl Finance, her new book: Clever Girl Millionaire is available right now! Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch. She has also appeared on Amazon, NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning on Sirius XM, and the New York Comedy Festival. Go to NonyeComedy.com to see where she is performing near you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch
In this episode, Bob and Kim welcome Anne Lamott and Neal Allen to talk about the beauty and burden of writing. From first drafts and writing routines to grief, voice, and the courage to say what is true, they explore what it means to find your voice, collaborate well, and say the things that matter most. It is a thoughtful, hope-filled conversation for writers at every stage and for anyone who wants to write words that sound like them and matter to someone else.Connect with Anne: @annelamottConnect with Neal: @nealfallenCheck out their new release: Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your SentencesConnect with Bob: @bobgoffConnect with Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes--Join Bob and Kim for the next Writer's Workshop at The Oaks: bobgoff.com/eventsLearn more about Writing Coaching with Bob and Kim here.
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the news that Khamzat Chimaev is facing Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event plus we discuss Ronda Rousey's sudden disdain towards the UFC and if she's actually being sincere with her criticism plus much more … Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our episodes! Writer and former U.S. Army intelligence officer Harrison Mann joins the show to talk about the U.S–Iran war and what a ground invasion could actually look like. They discuss Harrison's resignation from the Defense Intelligence Agency over U.S. support for the Gaza genocide, his assessment of the first weeks of the conflict with Iran, internal divisions within the military and intelligence community, and the risks of shifting the rules of engagement and permissive attitudes toward civilian casualties. They then explore potential ground invasion scenarios, including special raids on nuclear facilities, the proposal to seize Kharg Island, the feasibility of occupying territory along the Strait of Hormuz, and the broader trajectory of the conflict. Read Harrison's piece “I Was a US Intelligence Analyst. Here's What a Ground Invasion of Iran Could Look Like.” Sign Win Without War's petition to Congress against spending more taxpayer dollars on the Iran war via an upcoming supplemental funding bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joy Sullivan is a Portland-based poet who quit her corporate job mid-pandemic and built a thriving creative business through writing carousels on Instagram (115K followers), her Substack "Necessary Salt" (23K subscribers), and a 250-member paid writing community called Sustenance on Circle. She's a former Lab member, and in 2024, she published her first book, Instructions for Traveling West, with Dial Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House. What makes her path genuinely unusual: she grew her Instagram predominantly through writing, not video, and she's proof that you can build a real creative business around poetry, which almost nobody does. In this conversation, we get into the tension between craft and platform—her two mantras ("be a poet, not a preacher" and "my vulnerability is not social currency"), her exact Instagram carousel workflow using Canva and ManyChat, why she deliberately walked away from $60K/year in Substack revenue to protect her second book, her controversial take on growing slowly, and what she'd do differently with her first published collection. Plus my own honest reflection on the creative reset I've been living through since my daughter was born. Joy Sullivan Poet Necessary Salt on Substack Sustenance Writing Community Instructions for Traveling West Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Opening quote: “There is no amount of followers worth the sacrifice” (02:08) How Jay describes Joy's unique approach to building a creative business (02:49) The landscape for writers today — platform pressure meets craft demands (05:19) Why Instagram, not X or LinkedIn, is actually the friendliest platform for writers (08:21) Joy's two mantras: “Be a poet, not a preacher” + “My vulnerability is not social currency” (11:38) Memorable vs. marketable — and why slow growth protects your art (12:25) Is creating art divorced from performance a privilege or a strategy for newcomers? (14:06) Jay's biological hard reset after having a daughter — and cosplaying an old self (17:10) The Medusa metaphor: artists weren't built to withstand this level of visibility (20:30) Reconciling “be a poet” with running a teaching business (22:53) Why certainty is a red flag in 2026 (24:52) Defining “poet” — a container to hold the unsayable (26:00) Instagram vs. Substack: which one she'd keep if forced to choose (27:22) The $60K Substack year — and why she deliberately walked away from it (29:34) How full-time writers actually pay their bills (hint: not book sales) (32:00) Why you should NOT turn on paid Substack subscriptions immediately (34:56) The Instagram carousel workflow: Substack → test → pull excerpts → Canva → ManyChat (39:48) The cat synchronicity moment — and the “scars not scabs” philosophy (44:50) What she'd do differently about her first book (47:31) What she'd change about Substack if she could (48:32) Final advice: fall in love with your craft before chasing an audience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Writer and former U.S. Army intelligence officer Harrison Mann joins the show to talk about the U.S–Iran war and what a ground invasion could actually look like. They discuss Harrison's resignation from the Defense Intelligence Agency over U.S. support for the Gaza genocide, his assessment of the first weeks of the conflict with Iran, internal divisions within the military and intelligence community, and the risks of shifting the rules of engagement and permissive attitudes toward civilian casualties. They then explore potential ground invasion scenarios, including special raids on nuclear facilities, the proposal to seize Kharg Island, the feasibility of occupying territory along the Strait of Hormuz, and the broader trajectory of the conflict.Read Harrison's piece “I Was a US Intelligence Analyst. Here's What a Ground Invasion of Iran Could Look Like.”Sign Win Without War's petition to Congress against spending more taxpayer dollars on the Iran war via an upcoming supplemental funding bill.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
FAT BOI, 3 minute Music Video/Comedy This is biig red couch's first professional music video! As a Washington Filmworks project, FAT BOI was filmed at Harbor Island Studios in Seattle Washington. biig red couch is thrilled to make his music video debut with Equinox Productions, especially beside his buddy and hype-man Antonio the capybara. Antonio surfs through biig red couch's journey from delusion to drab to FABULOUS! Antonio the capybara makes a cameo with interview with the star and director of the award-winning film. https://www.instagram.com/biigredcouch https://instagram.com/equinoxproductions ---- Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the news that Khamzat Chimaev is facing Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event plus we discuss Ronda Rousey's sudden disdain towards the UFC and if she's actually being sincere with her criticism plus much more … Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Author Christopher Castellani joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his latest novel Last Seen. To learn more about Christopher Castellani, visit his official website. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and the Is It Streaming podcast, the newest addition to the Writer's Bone Podcast Network.
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Cupp and Ross Bryant join us for an informative episode about the nature and specifics of roleplaying and podcasts. The pair dives into their experiences with role-playing games. The two of them are seasoned role-players and understand more than most what the impact of throwing a microphone in front of your face has on the way you approach sessions. The highlights of this episode focus on how GMs can make the experience more visual and cinematic, and on the power of improvisation and fluidly moving through the session with your players. We discuss horror as a genre, so if you're into getting spooked during the session, it's good listen. Check out Push the Roll here: https://pushtheroll.comand sign up to their Patreon! https://members.pushtheroll.com/?synced=1Listen to Ain't Slayed Nobody: https://aintslayednobody.comFollow Ross on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossbb/and Cuppycup: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5olaqsnnyq7hqxxjr2qhtds7SHOW NOTES:Blades '68Glass Cannon NetworkDropout TVKids on BikesCall of CthuluFall (film) Bout of RadnessThe Victorians and Ancient Greece by Richard JenkynsAlien: The Cold Forge by Alex WhiteThe Traitors (TV)************************************Support the show for as little as $1 a month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145Example: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/397612/Court-of-Blades--Scandal-Forged-in-the-Dark?affiliate_id=1044145Check out our live-streaming content on Twitch Don't miss our RPG Actual Plays, tutorials, and gaming content on YouTube Listen to an excellent board game podcast Go to the Writer's Room for 7th Sea Adventures!Check out the great games from A Couple of Drakes:Listen to Tales of the ManticoreFollow us on Facebook, Follow on BlueSky
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by journalist and writer, Dr. Caroline Tracey. They discuss Tracey's debut book, Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History. Follow Caroline: @ce_tracey
Necrosoft Games Director and Intrepid Reporter Brandon Sheffield interviews fellow developers and attendees of GDC 2026. Hosted by Brandon Sheffield, with Brendon Chung, Tony Grayson, Laura Michet, Chris Pruett, Phil Salvador, and Antonio Uribe. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Brandon Sheffield GDC 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens 1: Antonio Uribe, AKA Fáyer, creator of PancitoMerge and Dig! Dig! Dino!, on baked goods and making a Playdate game (04:14) Fáyer PancitoMerge Arco Dig! Dig! Dino! Playdate The Whiteout Casual Birder Fulcrum Defender Into The Breach Suika Game Threes Harvest Moon series Stardew Valley PICO-8 Itch.io Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS Nintendo Switch 2: Phil Salvador, Library Director of Video Game History Foundation, on building a library (21:56) Phil Salvador Video Game History Foundation Chuck E. Cheese The Secrets of Sega Channel: VGHF recovers over 100 Sega Channel ROMs (and more) William Volk Papers Game Developer Magazine archive.gamehistory.org NeverDead MLB SlugFest Rejected Audio Activision 1994 Expense Report Form 3: Tony Grayson, Director of Antonblast for Summit Sphere, on platformers (36:08) Tony Grayson Antonblast Wario Land series Pizza Tower Bonk series Persona series Peak Highguard 2XKO Fortnite Apex Legends Demonschool Cuphead It Takes Two 4: Laura Michet, Narrative Director of Blendo Games and writer of Skin Deep, on comedy in video games (50:05) Laura Michet Blendo Games Skin Deep The Substance (2024) Riot Forge Skype 5: Brendon Chung, Creative Director of Skin Deep from Blendo games, on signposting in immersive sims (01:02:03) Brendon Chung Skin Deep Immersive Sim Repo Man (1984) System Shock series Thief series Deus Ex series BioShock series Dishonored Series Prey series Deathloop Brigand: Oaxaca Die Hard (1988) Final Fantasy Tactics series Into the Breach Phantom Brigade 6: Chris Pruett, Director of Games at Meta, on modern horror games (01:17:35) Chris Pruett Robot Invader Silent Hill f Resident Evil: Requiem Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake R.E.P.O. Five Nights at Freddy's series Mouthwashing 7: Brandon Sheffield, Writer and Director of Demonschool, on AI and being home from GDC (01:29:00) Tripuzz Stahlfeder: Tekkō Hikūdan AirGrave Santos Patrick Miller This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
Writer/artist Skottie Young joins the show to talk how his work on Lobo at DC Comics and his views on comics and art. Young discusses the artists that hit him the most, the intersectionality of comics and music, the visual foundation of Lobo, playing with the character's history, the origins and nature of the project, the power of no, the coolness of Marie Javins, doing Lobo at the right time, working for DC, misunderstood parts of Lobo, the world of Stupid Fresh Mess, the power of community, following your passion, discoverability, I Hate Fairyland's longevity, how Stupid Fresh Mess shapes what he does, and more.
Necrosoft Games Director and Intrepid Reporter Brandon Sheffield interviews fellow developers and attendees of GDC 2026. Hosted by Brandon Sheffield, with Brendon Chung, Tony Grayson, Laura Michet, Chris Pruett, Phil Salvador, and Antonio Uribe. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Brandon Sheffield GDC 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens 1: Antonio Uribe, AKA Fáyer, creator of PancitoMerge and Dig! Dig! Dino!, on baked goods and making a Playdate game (04:14) Fáyer PancitoMerge Arco Dig! Dig! Dino! Playdate The Whiteout Casual Birder Fulcrum Defender Into The Breach Suika Game Threes Harvest Moon series Stardew Valley PICO-8 Itch.io Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS Nintendo Switch 2: Phil Salvador, Library Director of Video Game History Foundation, on building a library (21:56) Phil Salvador Video Game History Foundation Chuck E. Cheese The Secrets of Sega Channel: VGHF recovers over 100 Sega Channel ROMs (and more) William Volk Papers Game Developer Magazine archive.gamehistory.org NeverDead MLB SlugFest Rejected Audio Activision 1994 Expense Report Form 3: Tony Grayson, Director of Antonblast for Summit Sphere, on platformers (36:08) Tony Grayson Antonblast Wario Land series Pizza Tower Bonk series Persona series Peak Highguard 2XKO Fortnite Apex Legends Demonschool Cuphead It Takes Two 4: Laura Michet, Narrative Director of Blendo Games and writer of Skin Deep, on comedy in video games (50:05) Laura Michet Blendo Games Skin Deep The Substance (2024) Riot Forge Skype 5: Brendon Chung, Creative Director of Skin Deep from Blendo games, on signposting in immersive sims (01:02:03) Brendon Chung Skin Deep Immersive Sim Repo Man (1984) System Shock series Thief series Deus Ex series BioShock series Dishonored Series Prey series Deathloop Brigand: Oaxaca Die Hard (1988) Final Fantasy Tactics series Into the Breach Phantom Brigade 6: Chris Pruett, Director of Games at Meta, on modern horror games (01:17:35) Chris Pruett Robot Invader Silent Hill f Resident Evil: Requiem Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake R.E.P.O. Five Nights at Freddy's series Mouthwashing 7: Brandon Sheffield, Writer and Director of Demonschool, on AI and being home from GDC (01:29:00) Tripuzz Stahlfeder: Tekkō Hikūdan AirGrave Santos Patrick Miller This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
“G” is for Grosvenor, Vertamae (1938-2016). Writer, culinary anthropologist. A woman with varied interests Grosvenor traveled abroad and became interested in the African diaspora and how African foods and recipes travelled and changed as a result of it.
So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
The 1990s are often looked back at fondly as a largely peaceful time. But for former Australian ambassador to Germany Ian Kemish, the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia and Northern Ireland featured largely in his job at the time. Now retired, he has chosen to set his debut thriller novel, Two Islands, during this timeframe. In this episode he shares his inspiration for the book, the real life characters and how to capture the nuances of the story and the decade. What do you do after you retire from a celebrated 25-year diplomatic career? Play golf? Take up birdwatching? No, you write your first novel. 00:00 Welcome07:26 Writing tip: Ask “why?” to being blocked10:31 WIN!: Aubrey Wants to Die by Pip Knight12:15 Word of the week: ‘Absquatulate’16:16 Writer in residence: Ian Kemish17:14 Ian describes what Two Islands is about19:34 What are the two islands in question?22:04 Remembering Yugoslavia and Northern Ireland23:30 Inspiration for the novel25:53 Why the Balkans?27:35 The inspiration for the Australian character, Anita30:01 Writing about the 1990s: distance before the internet31:22 How the story took shape34:07 Researching the book38:15 From bad poetry to diplomacy: finding his writing voice40:52 The challenges of writing fiction for the first time45:28 Landing the publishing deal47:54 What’s next?49:09 Ian’s tip for writers50:32 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet the wonderful Bev Fox! Bev has run Boho Arts' School of Improv in Newcastle-upon-Tyne UK since 2003, serving a vibrant creative community of people from all walks of life. Bev's improv journey began in 1988 on a rainy night in London when, as aspiring actors, she and her young sweetheart - now long-term partner - Ian McLaughlin ventured out through the storm to an improv class. That “sliding doors” moment changed their lives. Over nearly four decades, Bev has performed, taught and developed improvisation across stage, film, TV and radio. She is also a co-founding member of The Suggestibles, Newcastle's professional improv ensemble. Bev and Ian's teaching, grounded in training with Keith Johnstone and other pioneers of the form, continues to evolve. They love to invent, explore and inspire. You can see Bev's interviews with Keith Johnstone that have become valuable teaching resources for improvisers worldwide on YouTube. Bev established Boho Arts as a charity in 2021 during the pandemic, inspired by the global improv community they reached and how improv connected people from around the world to their local Newcastle groups. The experience proved especially meaningful, highlighting the positive impact of laughter, human connection and cultural diversity on both their own and their students' wellbeing, while sparking fresh ideas for improv on camera and for when the world would open up again. In 2026, they will open a new community arts hub in Newcastle, a "Third Place" dedicated to improv, creativity and wellbeing. Find out more: bohoarts.co.uk Contact Bev: hello@bohoarts.co.uk Follow: facebook.com/schoolofimprov | facebook.com/bohoartsNCL | instagram.com/bohoartsNCL
Get ready for part two of the Season 6 premier! Writer, friend of the pod, and friend of the hosts Kacie Tergesen (Girl in Trouble Stories, Sound Snackz) returns to weigh in on whether this two parter sticks in the landing in one of our most focused episodes yet!We open up a can of laughs while analyzing the worst mental institution in New Jersey with RELATIVELY FEW diversions, minus some thoughts on airplane movies.LISTEN NOW!
Irgendwo im Nervengewitter nehmen Depression, Zwangs- oder Angststörung ihren Anfang. Die Tiefe Hirnstimulation will dem etwas entgegensetzen – ohne dass der Schädel aufgebohrt werden muss. Das Ziel: präzise lesen und schreiben durch die Schädeldecke hindurch. Janosch Delcker www.deutschlandfunk.de, Wissenschaft im Brennpunkt
Writer-actor Dalia Rooni, stars Medalion Rahimi and Layla Mohammidi, and director Lauren Noll talk Same Same But Different, a comedy about three Iranian women on a weekend trip to Cape Cod. They dig into the beauty and joy of portraying smart, funny, and complex women in this sharp and character-driven film that explores what it means to let identity be a beautiful piece of the puzzle rather than the whole conflict. Plus: Farsi, dialect coaches, aunties, nepotism, squatting, and drumming legend Jess Bowen auditioning for the role of hot girl. Follow all of Friday Night Movie's award-winning SXSW Coverage. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer). Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube. The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: The Red Tent Fund | HIAS | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or @paperBKprincess. Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched. Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat.
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Welcome to a brand new episode of Tell The Damn Story! This time, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons head straight to the heart of what makes storytelling possible for so many writers—the trusty index card. In this episode, you'll hear the inside scoop on a simple, affordable, and portable technique that's helped countless creators map out their stories, movies, and plays.But there's more—Chris Ryan reveals a long-overdue debt of gratitude to the person who inspired his go-to method. Link to "Notecars & Origins: Robert Rodriguez Film School Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story TTDSOnAir@gmail.comwww.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryStories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → Buy Me A Coffee!00:00 "Note Card Story Method"05:18 Story Flow and Sequencing08:05 "Writing Process with Index Cards"10:41 "Bodega Memories and Supplies"15:34 "YouTube: Endless Discovery Platform"19:04 "Rebel Without a Crew Inspiration"21:37 "Robert Rodriguez Film School Tribute"23:53 Index Card Method Insights
"Milan is a place that seems to open itself slowly - grave, rich, and full of quiet splendour" - Henry James, Italian HoursMilan is a city of Art, Design, Architecture, Innovation and Commerce. It is full of great art and history. And a wonderful place to discover more about Italian culture. Here is Part 2 on some of the fabulous places you can visit in Milan Italy - Da Vinci's Last Supper and suburb Museums & Villas. I also include some history and detail about the many places to visit while in the city of Milan.Enjoy, Michelle xShownotes A Writer in Italy InstagramSubstack - At My TableMichelle's BooksMusical Scores by Richard JohnstonA Writer in Italy is about travel, art and life. A place to share the beautiful travel journeys and the discoveries along the way. Italy has many attractions - art, design, architecture, history and the wonderful food culture. Michelle shares her love of books on Italy and the places and regions that have inspired her along the way.Michelle started 'A Writer in Italy Podcast' to share personal stories and the love of books on Italy that would lead to beautiful conversations with people and like minded souls who share a deep love affair with Italian Culture and the country as a place of beauty and spiritual renewal.Michelle Johnston lives in Australia with her family.© 2026 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston © 2026Support the show
"In Milan, one feels at once the charm of a great city and the sweetness of Italian life" - Stendhal (Marie-Henri Beyle)Welcome to Episode #134:Today I share some fabulous things to do if you are on a budget or just a savy traveler and why Milano should not be ignored. It is one of the most charming and underrated cities in Italy and very beautiful too. So I want to share my favourite things to do for free and what to eat. There is so much to do and see, from the fabulous historic trams to wandering the Navigli Canals to hanging out on the high street in the fashion district, the 'quadrilateral della moda' in Milan just to appreciate the aesthetics on offer and the wonderful architecture. Milan is sophisticated and beautiful, yes, but it is not a gate keeper. It is a city of family's and students and has a great vibe. Is more casual than you think and I felt right at home there. The food is excellent and the aperitivo scene is all happening. Milan is vibrant, kind of cool and lots of fun and you should definitely make time to explore this great northern city of Italy.Enjoy, Michelle xShownotes A Writer in Italy InstagramSubstack - At My TableMichelle's BooksMusical Scores by Richard JohnstonA Writer in Italy is about travel and life. A place to share the beautiful travel journeys and the discoveries along the way. Italy has many attractions - art, design, architecture, history and the wonderful food culture. Michelle shares her love of books on Italy and the places and regions that have inspired her along the way.Michelle started 'A Writer in Italy Podcast' to share personal stories and the love of books on Italy that would lead to beautiful conversations with people and like minded souls who share a deep love affair with Italian Culture and the country as a place of beauty and spiritual renewal.Michelle Johnston lives in Australia with her family.© 2026 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston © 2026Support the show
If you've ever told yourself you're lazy, undisciplined, or just “bad at finishing,” this episode might reframe everything.In this episode of the Write It Scared podcast, I talk with book coach and editor Nicole Ross about how ADHD impacts a writer's mindset, motivation, and process—especially for those diagnosed later in life. We unpack the shame spiral so many writers fall into, why traditional writing advice doesn't work for everyone, and how diagnosis can open the door to self-compassion and smarter systems.We also talk about her book A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers (co-written with Kirsten Donaghey), including practical tools for overcoming paralysis, managing shiny object syndrome, and using outlines to reduce overwhelm and actually finish.If you've struggled with consistency or focus, this one is equal parts strategy and permission to be kinder to yourself.Timestamps 00:00 The Writing Advice Shame Spiral 01:41 Meet Nicole + Her Book 05:46 Late ADHD Diagnosis + Mindset Shift 13:51 Building Better Writing Systems 17:03 ADHD Creative Strengths 27:14 Motivation + Shiny Object Syndrome 32:02 Why Outlines Help 37:35 Paralysis vs. Procrastination 41:12 Final EncouragementYou can learn more about Nicole and her work here:
Jump in with us on Talk Cosmos this Sunday 15 MARCH at 1-2pm PDT for “ASTRO JAM MYSTERY CHARTS” for Horse Years. The exhilarating mystery charts center on HORSE YEARS for transformative people or events having impacted the world!A Celestial Stage PlayImagine witnessing the consciousness of these planetary energies unfold before your eyes! Eight astrologers embody these archetypes in a spontaneous, interactive dramatization, offering a "front row seat" to the celestial dance that influences our lives.THE PLOT: Two teams each improvise spontaneously a chart's planetary voices -- unknown to them except for a mysterious ‘clue'. Once revealed, all eight esteemed astrologers unravel the chart's identity consciousness -- exploring how the sky's imprint influenced people or events affecting the whole.ABOUT THE GUESTS:ANDREW B WATT: is a professional astrologer, speaker, artist and poet with an interest in the history of the transmission of magical lore from the past to the present. In earlier parts of his life he's been a middle school teacher, a seminarian, a freelance game writer, an outdoors instructor, an intern with the US Congress, and professional storyteller — but a wizard all the way through! http://andrewbwatt.comISRAEL AJOSE: Diploma Psychology of Astrology at Center of Psychological Astrology in London with Liz Green. Full-time practitioner and teacher of astrology, tarot, philosophical and esoteric teachings. He combines traditional, mediaeval, psychological, and Vedic techniques consultations to students and clients worldwide. https://sacredplanets.co.ukJENNIFER NG: Jen teaches astrology and provides forecasting, and synastry consultations using Western and Eastern astrology, and holds the Medical Astrology Diploma and the Horary Practitioner from The School of Traditional Astrology. Jen also practices Four Pillars (八字 Ba'Zi) and Feng Shui (風水) from the Yellow Hat Sect widely practiced in East Asia, and teaches Four Pillars including at The International Academy of Astrology (IAA). www.jeningress.com.JEN SACHS: is a certified astrologer (AFA) and tarot reader (Biddy Tarot) with over 20 years of experience. Her work blends cosmic insight with lived wisdom, shaped by a lifelong quest for understanding and a late-in-life diagnosis of autism and ADHD at 38. Website: Jensachsastrology.comJOLI KNOTT: Consulting astrologer, Reiki Master, teacher, and transformational coach for Bodhi Mindful. Studied both modern and Hellenistic astrology, now studying medieval Islamicate astrology. website: bodhimindful.comMARIE O'NEILL, MBA: Evolutionary Astrologer, life coach, and speaker dedicated to helping people transform their lives. Founder of Padma Life Coaching. Author of “and the Lotus Opened”. Website: PadmaLifeCoaching.comSEAN KELLEY: Speaker, Executive, Motivational Leadership. Focus on Digital Business since 1998. Worked with many of the world's renowned astrologers, from Kelli Fox and Jan Spiller to Henry Seltzer and Michael Lutin. Sean was instrumental in the 2000's driving business for Tarot.com. Website: EvolutionaryAstro.comSUSIE COX: A professional astrologer since 1971, interpreting over 55,000 charts. She was the astrologer at the highly acclaimed Canyon Ranch Health Resort for 32 years. She started their popular Metaphysics Department and was appointed Master Astrologer in 2006. Website: SusieCox.comSUE ROSE MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer Consultant, Writer, Speaker. Vibrational Astrology Student, Dwarf Planet University graduate; Kepler Astrology Toastmaster. Wine Country Speakers. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly insightful conversations awaken heart & soul consciousness. 2026 Season 9. Website: TalkCosmos.com#TalkCosmos #astrojam #astrology #SueRoseMinahan #JenSachs #JoliKnott #MarieONeill #SusieCox #AndrewWatts #JenIngress #SeanKelley #israelajose #astrologyofthesoul #PadmaLifeCoaching #Bodhimindful #astrotheater #astrodramaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're taking it easy as we head into this busy Oscar weekend at Breakfast All Day. Here's what we reviewed in our latest episode: PROJECT HAIL MARY. This is a super-early review of the Ryan Gosling-in-space comedy, which doesn't even come out until March 20. But there's so much expectation for it, we wanted to share our throughts as soon as we could. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller direct from a script by Drew Goddard, based on the Andy Weir novel. In theaters next weekend. IT'S DOROTHY! This documentary provides a fresh and clever perspective on the character of Dorothy Gale and the cultural significance of "The Wizard of Oz" in all its incarnations. Writer-director-editor Jeffrey McHale is a friend of ours (we interviewed him here about his "Showgirls" documentary with the brilliant title "You Don't Nomi"), so we didn't give this a number, but genuinely liked the movie so much that we wanted to tell you about it. Streaming on Peacock. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! Our last one before the Academy Awards. Lots to discuss including Timothée Chalamet angering the ballet and opera communities, a sequel for "KPop Demon Hunters," the George Michael "Faith Tour" movie, a Stewie spin-off from "Family Guy" and more. Join us on Fridays at Noon Pacific at our YouTube channel. A few things to put on your calendar: Join us Sunday for our LIVE Oscar Watch Party! We'll be at our channel starting at 330pm Pacific and we'll be hanging out for the whole show. This is always so much fun every year, so come and share your thoughts. Then come back Monday morning for our Oscars Reaction Live Chat! In case you can't make it Sunday night, or you just want to go over everything that happened, we'll be back at our channel at 9am Pacific. And on Saturday, March 21, we're showing "After Hours" at the Gardena Cinema. If you've never seen this Martin Scorsese comedy classic and you're in the LA area, this is a great opportunity. Doors open at 6pm, we'll be there for a little meet and greet, and then the film will start at 7. Tickets are available here. Support your local arthouse theater!
Things get colorful on this episode of the 4 Tales Podcast as we sit down with writer Joseph Duis, the creative mind behind the comic book Colorful Heresies #2. We dive into the inspiration behind the series, the themes that drive its bold storytelling, and how Joseph approaches building a unique comic universe that challenges expectations.Join us for a lively conversation about indie comics, the creative process, and what readers can expect as Colorful Heresies continues to grow. Whether you're a comic creator, an indie comic fan, or just love hearing the stories behind the stories, this episode is packed with insight, creativity, and plenty of colorful discussion.In this episode, we discuss:• The creation of Colorful Heresies• What readers can expect from Issue #2• Joseph Duis's writing process and influences• The realities of creating indie comics todayIf you enjoy interviews with comic creators and behind-the-scenes insight into the indie comic world, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the 4 Tales Podcast.Follow Joseph's work at colorheresies.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@4talespodcastFollow Danny's books at https://www.4thwallpros.com/Check out Kyrun's books at https://www.tauruscomics.com
Rob and Kelvin tell us if the arrival of Kyler Murray signals the end of the JJ McCarthy Era with the Minnesota Vikings, explain why Tony Dungy’s ousting at NBC Sports was all too predictable, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, The Athletic senior MLB writer Britt Ghiroli swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines surrounding the World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kate Dramis is a Sunday Times Bestselling author, having writing the epic 'The Curse of Saints' fantasy trilogy. However, after a bout of writer's block and shiny-new-idea syndrome, she was inspired on a plane journey to write romance.'The Odds of You' tells the story of Sage Collins, a bestselling author en route to Comic Con, who is distracted on her flight by Theo Sharpe, the infuriatingly charming British actor who just won't stop talking. The chance meeting leds Sage to question everything... it's a romance novel after all.We discuss the sprints of writing on, and then writing off, that takes her through the day. Also, you can hear how she avoids reviews but still knew readers were fine with her switching genre, and how she made her publishers agree, and you can hear about the 10 major plot points she likes before starting to write.Get a copy of the book - uk.bookshop.org/shop/writersroutineThis week's episode is sponsored by the Quick Book Reviews Podcast, take a listen wherever you get your shows.Read the newsletter - writersroutine.substack.comSupport the show - patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Writer/author Craig Seymour comes back to the pod to discuss the potential Rock Hal future of first-time nominee and '80s R&B megastar Luther Vandross. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Synopsis: If you're worried about authoritarianism, this episode reminds you that people-powered resistance still wins. Indivisible's Ezra Levin and Hungarian organizer László Upor share creative, community-driven tactics — from joyful protests to bold campus actions — that pushed back against autocratic agendas. Their message: you have more power than you think. This show is made possible by you! Make a tax deductible donation and become a member, go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. Description [orignal airdate December 2025]: If you care about resisting autocracy and building democracy, the U.S. has much to learn from Hungary. While Donald Trump rails against Europe, he and Hungary's strongman leader, Viktor Orbán, have praised each other for years. Anti-democratic, anti-immigrant, anti-woman, anti-queer — Orbán and Trump came to power on parallel tracks with similar values. In their first interview together, Ezra Levin, the co-founder of Indivisible (the group behind No Kings!) and László Upor, a leader in one of Hungary's most creative and visible resistance efforts, share their experiences of resisting authoritarianism. Upor is former Vice Rector and Acting Rector of the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest — the one university that fought back when the Orbán administration began taking control of Hungary's universities. Levin is the co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, the grassroots movement behind such protests as the historic Hands Off and No Kings rallies. From the principles of their organizing to frog suits and caution tape, today's episode is a masterclass in creative resistance. Plus a commentary from Laura. “Our enemy in this isn't Trump, it's not the Republicans. It's not the broader regime. Our enemy is this sense of cynicism or fatalism or nihilism . . . I do think a core principle in our communication philosophy is convincing people, you have power, you just gotta use it. The best way to use it is in concert with a lot of other people in your community.” - Ezra Levin “You have to laugh at them, not be afraid of them . . . They don't understand mirth. They don't understand the derision. They think they are invincible. And when we don't give in, they don't understand what's going on.” - László Upper Guests: • Ezra Levin: Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, Indivisible • László Upor: Former Vice Rector & Acting Rector, University of Theatre and Film Arts (SzFE), Budapest, Hungary Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Music Credit: 'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, 'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie Hopper Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends RESOURCES: * Recommended Book: “We Are Indivisible: A Blueprint for Democracy After Trump” by Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, Get the Book* (*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: • Congresswoman Jayapal & Marine Veteran Goldbeck: Standing Together Against the Administration's War on Civilians: Watch / Listen: Full uncut interview and Episode cut • Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley: Is it Doomsday for U.S. Democracy?: Watch / Listen: Full uncut interview and Episode cut • Dolores Huerta & Ellen Gavin: Creative Courage in the Face of Fascism: Watch / Listen: Full uncut interview and Episode cut Related Articles and Resources: • Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink: Strategies, Tactics, & Tips for How Everyday Americans Can Fight Back Together Wherever We Live, lead authors Leah & Ezra -co-founders of Indivisible, Download the PDF and Audio Version • The Three R's Framework by Scot Nakagawa, October 1, 2025, Substack •. Countering Authocratization: Lessons from the 2025 Harvard Nonviolent Action Lab Summit, October 16, 2025, Harvard Kennedy School: Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation • Learning Republic: Students and Teachers from Hungary's Theater and Film University Build an Alternative to Autocracy, by Alisa Solomon, Theater Magazine • The Government Took Over Their University. Here's How These Students Fought Back, by Todd London, September 16, 2025, Howlround Theatre Commons • How to save the news. The internet has become a tool of misinformation and mass surveillance. 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CW: Spoilers for The Secret Agent.Writer and podcaster Gus Lanzetta joins us from São Paulo for a deep dive into two recent works of the great Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho.We explore how the northeastern coastal town of Recife serves as a lifelong muse for the director, starting with his 2023 personal "audio-visual essay," Pictures of Ghosts, which maps the fading movie palaces of his youth.That film sets the stage for his newest period piece, The Secret Agent, a “hangout thriller” set in 1977 starring Wagner Moura as a man on the run in Recife during the military dictatorship. Gus helps decode the local nuances for the non-Brazilians in the audience, explaining the historical "mischief" the film depicts, its powerful themes of memory, family and resistance and why Kleber is a director you just have to trust.Plus: is Toronto's Matt Johnson Canada's answer to Kleber?Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at patreon.com/junkfilterFollow Gus Lanzetta on Bluesky.Trailer for Pictures of Ghosts (Retratos Fantasmas - Kleber Mendonça Filho, 2023)North American trailer #1 for The Secret Agent (O Agente Secreto - Kleber Mendonça Filho, 2023)
My talk with National Book Award-nominee Andrew Krivak, discussing his latest novel, Mule Boy, a book that Publishers Weekly called "flawless." We covered (1) the importance of wrestling with the old, hard, elemental questions through words; (2) the pride of 20th century coal miners, who loved their treacherous work; and (3) how Andrew learned to tell stories from his grandmother, the one who really made him into a writer. Order Mark's novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.
Pixar's Hoppers writer, Jesse Andrews, joins Meg to dive into all things Pixar process. They start with Jesse's intriguing journey into writing, from Art History in college to novels to adapting his novel (Me And Earl And The Dying Girl), to animation with his first film, Luca. Then, they talk shop and craft through the lens of the recent fantastically hilarious, high concept, Hoppers. Jesse's collaborative spirit is on full display throughout and really instills the reasoning behind why leaving ego at the door is the key to creating. --- Looking for more support on your writing journey? Join Meg and Lorien inside TSL Workshops. Episode Links: Check out the TSL merch shop TSL on Instagram | TikTok The Screenwriting Life is produced and edited by Alex Alcheh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making friends in the comics community can be... complicated. After all, we're kind of an introverted bunch. When it comes to social interaction, Brad and Dave have made all the mistakes, so you don't have to! They'll talk about trying too hard, encountering hostility, and trying to fit into a community that's just not right for you. Speaking of realizing a community isn't a good fit, Dave just found out he was kicked off Amazon. And that's perfectly OK with him. Today's Show UPDATE: Dave has been kicked off Amazon! UPDATE: Our listeners recommend eBay for international shipping Making friends with other cartoonists What can a full-time self-published comic artist expect to earn? Summary In this engaging episode, cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore the complexities of social interactions within the creative community, the challenges of online publishing, and the evolving role of AI in content moderation. They share personal stories, practical advice, and insights on navigating friendships, social media, and the digital landscape as artists and creators. They share personal stories, industry insights, and humorous banter that will inspire and inform creators at all levels. Key Topics Social interactions among artists and creators Challenges of online publishing and content moderation Strategies for building and maintaining friendships in creative communities The financial realities of full-time cartooning The importance of evolving creatively and professionally Understanding the influence of zeitgeist on comic success You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.
Writer-director Amy Wang joins the No Film School podcast to discuss her debut feature, Slanted, and the long road from film school to theatrical release. In conversation with GG Hawkins, Wang reflects on leaving Australia for AFI, building a creative community in Los Angeles, learning to write as a practical path to survival in the industry, and what happened after Slanted premiered at SXSW 2025, won the Grand Jury Prize, and eventually landed distribution ahead of its 2026 theatrical release. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guest Amy Wang discuss... How Fight Club inspired Wang to pursue filmmaking as a teenager in Sydney Why she left Australia for AFI and what it was like arriving in Los Angeles as an international student The real value of film school, especially for community-building and dedicated creative time Why learning to write became the key to sustaining a filmmaking career after graduation How a Black List script helped open doors in Hollywood The emotional and personal origins of Slanted Why body horror and comedy became the right form for exploring race, identity, and belonging How Slanted went from a logline to a financed feature What production and post looked like on a tight timeline before SXSW What it felt like to premiere at SXSW, hear audience reactions, and unexpectedly win the Grand Jury Prize The reality of selling an indie film in today's market, even after major festival recognition What Wang learned from working with Bleecker Street on the theatrical release Details about her next feature, Crescendo, set in the world of competitive piano Memorable Quotes: “If you don't come from money, if you don't have a famous uncle and you don't want to work at Starbucks for the next three to four years after you graduate, you need to learn how to write.” (12:48) “You can't let the highs be too high and you can't let the lows be too low.” (16:31) “It doesn't matter what I do, it doesn't matter who I am, how I speak, my personality is like, what my thoughts or how intelligent I am, people will always see my face first.” (19:08) “As long as you keep going, as long as you keep learning and changing and growing, I think you don't need to be the best throughout your life to be able to have a career in this industry.” (40:56) Guests: Amy Wang Resources: Slanted official film page Applying for Your O-1 Visa to Work in Film and TV Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram
"Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" is a Netflix British crime drama film directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight. It is a continuation of the British television series "Peaky Blinders" (2013–2022), and stars Cillian Murphy in the lead alongside an ensemble cast including Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, and Stephen Graham, reprising their roles, alongside new additions Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan. The film has received positive reviews from critics and is now playing in theaters. Harper, Knight, and Murphy were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work and experience on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be available to stream on Netflix on March 20th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Friends Like Us, host Marina Franklin talks with funny ladies Chanel Ali and Hollie Harper about decline in city rats, comedy, and confronting uncomfortable truths! They share stories and laughs while addressing issues like family history and societal norms. Listen now! Hollie Harper is a South Jersey comedian/writer/actress. In 2021 she created and co-exec-produced Hella Late! with Hollie Harper on BRIC TV for which she was nominated for best actress at 2021's NYC Web Fest. She was a recent semi-finalist in the NBC Standup Competition, won Best Actress at 2024's Act One, One Act Festival and just earned a Best Actress nomination by Broadway World for her performance in Melanie Goodreaux's "The Popes Of Farragut Street". Her live, sold-out comedy show "F.D.K." with Emily Flake was recently chosen for the Knockouts Women's Comedy Festival, the New York Comedy Festival and the IO Comedy Festival in Chicago. Chanel Ali -You know Chanel Ali from Netflix's Dash and Lily or her time on MTV's Girl Code. Originally from Philly, her storyteller-like style and commanding stage presence allowed her to conquer the NYC comedy scene as a crowd favorite. She boasts two Comedy Central specials, an album, and the fact that she drinks way more than you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the UFC White House card announcement and if this event is underwhelming based on the promises made by the promotion. Was Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje the best main event possible? Plus we'll talk about Francis Ngannou signing with MVP to compete on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card and Charles Oliveira mauling Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event plus much more! Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have a classic episode for you. Conquer prediabetes and diabetes prevention! We're joined by Dr. Scott Isaacs, who provides essential pearls on navigating screening tests for diabetes and prediabetes, identifying atypical cases of prediabetes, and individualizing management of prediabetes with lifestyle changes and medications.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case from Kashlak Why screen for prediabetes and diabetes? Who to screen for prediabetes and diabetes How to screen for prediabetes and diabetes Role of the physical exam Explaining a diagnosis of prediabetes to patients Atypical types of prediabetes Management of prediabetes: lifestyle changes Management of prediabetes: medications Outro Credits Producer, Writer, and Show Notes: Malini Gandhi MD Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Sai Achi MD,MBA,FACP Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Scott Isaacs MD DisclosuresDr. Isaacs reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: BabbelGet up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CURB. Sponsor: MedStudy QbankStudy less. Remember more. Pass confidently. Medstudy.com/Curbsiders CURB15 for 15% offSponsor: UPenn GSELearn more about our master's program, explore our certificate option, and sign up for an application fee waiver code. Take the next step in advancing medical education—visit www.gse.upenn.edu/curbsiders. Sponsor: LocumstoryWhether you're simply curious or seriously considering a change, pop by Locumstory.com to see if it's something that makes sense for you