Today on Read On from the Wigtown Book Festival, we have some journeys, conversations and stories after dark in Dan Richards' book, Overnight and chat to Suzanne O'Sullivan about The Age of Diagnosis: How the Overdiagnosis Epidemic is Making Us Sick.Plus we'll find some brand new books in the RNIB Library.

After six deep-dive episodes, Professor Julian Wamble closes our exploration of Severus Snape—one of the most complex figures in the Harry Potter series. This final Prof Responds examines the ethics of Snape’s teaching at Hogwarts, the tension between redemption and guilt, and what his story reveals about power, trauma, and morality in the Wizarding World. Through listener reflections, we unpack how Snape’s double life as spy and professor complicates ideas of heroism, forgiveness, and

We discuss his graphic novel, Hour of Need, a graphic novel telling the true story of the resistance to Nazi rule in Denmark during World War II and the heroes that saved the Danish Jews by helping them evacuate to Sweden. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hour-of-Need/Ralph-Shayne/9781499813579 https://www.will-cooper.com

How would you survive the apocalypse? Would you need a talking pig?This episode's pick: Set in the near future after a devastating pandemic, How High We Go in the Dark follows a series of interconnected characters as humanity tries to rebuild. From a theme park for terminally ill kids to a talking pig and space travel, the stories explore grief, resilience, and what it means to be human when the world keeps changing. It’s unlike anything we’ve ever read before!This week’s guest - Kelly Rimmer is a

Greetings Stranger Friends! Stranger Things 4EVA rolls on with another 10 minutes of The Dive in which Suzie is lied to, Jason stirs up trouble, and Eddie is finally reunited with our Hawkins crew.I go back-and-forth in real time on whether or not I want to watch the FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF STRANGER THINGS 5! Plus I talk about more Stranger Things fun coming to a town near you, including some Thanksgiving parade talk! Oh and there's a new Stranger Things VR experience coming out.STRANGER THINGS IS

We’re currently visiting Wales with bookish friends for our Readers Weekend at Trevor Hall. But since Halloween is coming, we thought you might like to revisit our previous episode devoted to Spooky Season.In this episode from 2020, we talk about the origins of Halloween monsters and the tricky laws around selling a haunted house. And we recommend a bunch of books for Halloween, including some fun titles for people who want to get in the spirit but don’t like to be scared. Trick or

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with Jed and Liz, the brilliant minds behind Writing Habit, a platform built for aspiring authors who want to finally finish their books and turn writing into a consistent, joyful habit. From word count challenges and monster-slaying writing sprints 🐉 to data-driven motivation tools and beta reader feedback

To be notified when new episodes of Sci-Fi Snacks are live, follow the podcast, and sign up for the newsletter here. Thanks for listening!Let's connect on Socials! @lizjbradley.bsky.social | @lizjbradley This week's story: The Spiral Ranch, by Sarena Ulibarri. Published in Dream Forge MagazineThis week's snack: Popcorn Witch Hands-----------------------------------------------------------Next Week's Story: The Gernsback ContinuumIntro and Outro Music by HolznaCC0 - Strange Signal,

In 1980, a 20-year-old Graham Broyd turned a prestigious six-week scholarship to Washington, D.C. into the adventure of a lifetime. He traded his ticket for a flight to Los Angeles with a dream of surfing in Malibu and a wild plan to hitchhike across the country. In this episode, Graham shares the incredible story of his journey, a tale he revisited in 2024 to see how the country and he had changed. This is the ultimate story of hitchhiking across America then and now. What happens when you

I finished reading Man’s Search for Meaning as the fireworks announced the start of 2018. I was closing out my first year of this reading project with my final book of the year and was trying to finish it before the clock struck 12. I didn’t make it, but I was close.That book ended up being my favorite for many years. Here was a man claiming that it was possible to develop a spiritual life amidst hell on earth. Amidst hunger, torture, unbearable loss, and despair. There was a flicker of hope.Last

We’re back for Season 2, and we’re starting with a little magic in the air — and maybe in our mugs. This week, we’re exploring witchy cozy mysteries with spicy romance, reading Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist, Bad Luck Charm, and Spookily Yours.Thanks to the In My Kindle Era Facebook group, our TBRs are officially bewitched. We’ll talk cozy atmospheres, magical mishaps, favorite tropes, and which fictional witch we’d wanna be besties with. Curl up with your comfiest blanket and join us for the

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Music Talks with Joey Stuckey (airing every 4th Sunday), we celebrate Arts & Humanities Month with an insightful conversation about the art and craft of live performance. Joey and Lisa dive into what it takes to prepare for gigs, the importance of rehearsals, and how musicians can build confidence, adaptability, and professionalism on stage.They also explore the deeper significance of music as a universal language—one that tells human stories, connects

Send us a text Unravel the mysteries of the unknown in this thrilling first installment of "The Halloween Special Holiday Podcast," where the air is thick with fog, and shadows whisper secrets from beyond. As the much-anticipated time of year approaches, listeners know it’s time to gather 'round for spine-tingling tales told by Mr. Paul John Hausleben, the “Master Storyteller” of God Bless the Keg Publishing LLC. With his unique knack for storytelling, PJH takes you on an eerie journey throug...

Face front, True Believer! We conclude our journey through the 616 Universe in 1962 as we take a look at Amazing Fantasy #15, the unforgettable debut appearance of SPIDER-MAN!Connect with us on social media! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Robots Radio Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Complete Marvel Reading Order⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro music by Brian Fratto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the boundaries, fringes, and inner workings of civil society, Taru Salmenkari investigates local forms of political agency in China in light of the globalization of political values, practices, and institutions in Global Ideas, Local Adaptations: Chinese Activism and the Will to Make Civil Society (Edward Elgar, 2025). She provides a theoretical framework for globalization, examining new forms of governance emerging with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and how these have

Based on two years of extensive fieldwork, Ecological States: Politics of Science and Nature in Urbanizing China (Cornell UP, 2023) examines ecological policies in the People’s Republic of China to show how campaigns of scientifically based environmental protection transform nature and society. While many point to China’s ecological civilization programs as a new paradigm for global environmental governance, Jesse Rodenbiker argues that ecological redlining extends the reach of the authoritarian

Based on two years of extensive fieldwork, Ecological States: Politics of Science and Nature in Urbanizing China (Cornell UP, 2023) examines ecological policies in the People’s Republic of China to show how campaigns of scientifically based environmental protection transform nature and society. While many point to China’s ecological civilization programs as a new paradigm for global environmental governance, Jesse Rodenbiker argues that ecological redlining extends the reach of the authoritarian

Ein Mädchen wird gegen Salat eingetauscht, in einen Turm gesperrt und wird von der einzigen Frau in ihrem Leben nicht nur kontrolliert, sondern auch noch frisiert. Eine ganz normale Jugend eben - oder? In dieser Folge geht’s um ein Märchen, das wir alle zu kennen glauben: Rapunzel. Aber mal ehrlich, ehrlich: Haben wir es jemals wirklich hinterfragt? Es geht um mütterliche Kontrolle, abgeschnittene Lust, übergriffige Fürsorge und die Frage: Wo genau liegt nochmal die Grenze zwischen Zuneigung und

It’s spooky season, and Aly and Niki are diving into The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia—full of mystery, strong women, and a few royal surprises. Tune in for a conversation around witchcraft and lore. Do Aly and Niki think magic is real? You'll have to listen to find out.

Join me as I welcome author Wen-yi Lee to talk about her newest fantasy 'When They Burned the Butterfly' and author Addie Woolridge to talk about her newest romance 'Reel Love.' Tune in to hear Wen-yi and I chat about how feminine rage shapes our world and the power of unassuming girls, and to hear Addie and I chat about how nothing is ever really gone from the internet and struggling with the future your parents planned out for you.