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The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 13: An Eclectic Classics TBRSend us a textWe love reading the classics! In this episode, we're sharing TBRs of the classics we're most excited about reading in the near future. The show is a little chaotic, but we hope you enjoy the fun book talk! Books MentionedJulia: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Three Musketeers by Alexandre DumasPeter Pan by J.M BarrieThe Jungle Book by Rudyard KiplingThe Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor HugoThe Iliad by HomerThe Odyssey by Homer1984 by George OrwellStephany:A Midsum...2025-05-141h 01
Double TapMince Monday & Your CommentsToday on the show Steven and Shaun dig into the mailbag to listen to and respond to your emails and voicemails.They begin with a rather troubling admission from Steven about what he did with the remaining mince in his slow cooker, moving on rather quickly (thankfully) to discuss their use of Be My AI and Talkback 15’s new image description feature on supported Android devices.In the inbox there’s emails from Jeff and Ian on using the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, and a rather nice example of how Barri uses Be My AI at home...2024-10-0755 min
Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt CoxClassic Radio for March 1, 2024 - The Screaming Woman, The Big Want, and Behold a CorpseTwo + hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 1, 1955, 69 years ago, The Screaming Woman by Ray Bradbury and starring Sherry Jackson. A couple of kids hear a screaming woman, who is buried alive! Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 1, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Want. The search for a "George Richmond" leads to a killer of cops who always takes cabs.Then following a brief look at the headlines of the day, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, also originally broadcast...2024-03-012h 35
Animali NarrantiBACKSTAGE: Il segreto di Misty Bay, prima parteFonti d’ispirazione: qualche romanzo e un paio di film.Con questa puntata inauguriamo il ciclo BACKSTAGE, in cui Giovanni Del Ponte vi porta dietro le quinte dei suoi romanzi. Comincerà con il raccontarvi delle fonti d’ispirazione letterarie alla base del suo primo libro, Gli invisibili. Il segreto di Misty Bay: Le avventure di Peter Pan, Il buio oltre la siepe, Il Popolo dell’autunno...Scarica il testo della puntata: https://radiodreamland.it/podcast/13-animali-narranti/Animali-Narranti-Testo-Puntata-7.pdfBIBLIOGRAFIA---------Gli Invisibili. Il Segreto di Misty Bay (I edizione Sperling & Kupfer, 2000; I edizione De Agos...2023-12-2242 min
Audio Wave CafeI interview Ska Singer Songwriter, Roger Apollon From New Jersey. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song.It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast. My guest is Ska singer, songwriter from New Jersey, Roger Apollon JR. He talks about his recent visit to The Coventry Music Museum, and his latest band project, The Phenslc.I also bring you my Music News and Views segment, and I shine a Spotlight on legendary Music Producer, Timbaland.Oh, and I also get to play an original song by The Phenslc, ‘War Inside’.You just g...2023-11-2619 minAudio Wave CafeI interview DJ, Music Producer Chris Long. Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original SongIt’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, and my guest is music producer and DJ, Chris Long better known as the Rhythm DR. He talks about his beginnings in the 1970’s Coventry music scene, right up to the present with his own record label project. I also bring you my Music News And Views segment, and I shine A Spotlight on the ‘Philly Sound’.Oh, and I get to play an original track by Coventry band ‘Skeet’ released on Chris Long's recor...2023-11-1223 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Music Producer Dutch Van Spall, Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song.It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast and my guest is record producer, songwriter, Dutch Van Spall. I also bring you ‘Music News And Views’, and I shine a spotlight on Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in the village of Box, in Wiltshire, England. Oh, and I get to play ‘You’re Done’ a song written and produced by Dutch, with Nicky Newman on vocals.You just gotta check it out!2023-10-2931 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Singer Songwriter Paul Gibson. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song.It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast. My Guest is singer songwriter Paul Gibson. First I bring you Music News And Views, and I shine a Spotlight on the Dixie Chicks acclaimed album ‘Taking The Long Way.’Oh, and I’ll also be playing a song off Paul Gibson's 'Chasing Sunsets’ EP titled ’Travelling Days’. You just gotta check it out!2023-10-1529 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Songwriter Guitarist Roddy 'Radiation' Byers. Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song.It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave cafe podcast, and my guest is former Specials guitarist Roddy ‘Radiation’ Byers who now fronts his band The Ska Billy Rebels. In the interview he shares vivid insights about his long music career. Roddy also told me this is the very last time he will agree to be interviewed! First I bring you ‘Music News And Views’ and I shine a ‘Spotlight’ on iconic Sun Studio in Memphis USA. Oh, and I also get to play ‘Hey...2023-10-0127 minAudio Wave CafeI interview singer songwriter Guy Surtees. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song.It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave cafe podcast, and my guest is singer songwriter Guy Surtees. I also bring you music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on the iconic album ‘White Ladder’ by David Gray. Oh, and I get to play an original track by Guy, titled, ‘Thanking God I’m Alive’. You just gotta check it out!2023-09-1726 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Lead Guitarist Archie of Indie Rock Band Sun Roof. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song!On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is lead guitarist, Archie of Rugby based Indie rock band ’Sun Roof.’ So far the band have recorded 2 songs, played a number of gigs, and radio interviews all while still at school. I also bring you music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on Michael Jackson’s fascinating Netflix documentary, ‘This Is It.’ A film about preparations for his series of sold-out shows at the O2 arena London in 2009. Oh, and I play...2023-09-0316 minAudio Wave CafeShowcase Session Featuring Six Songs Provided By Previous podcast Guests, Reviewed By John Hewitt And Ray BarrieI’m having a break from podcasting until Sunday 3rd of September. Instead of the usual podcast episode, I bring you an Audio Wave Cafe ‘Showcase Session’ recorded several months ago. Together with drummer John Hewitt we play and review 6 songs provided by previous podcast guests, Bob Jackson of Badfinger, Martin Bowes of Attrition, Lizzie and Demus, Kirsten Smitten, Paul Willo of The Skapones, and Nigel Meffen, of the Del Chronics. It was all a bit of fun, reviewing the songs...2023-07-3033 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Joe Harcourt And Dave Hutchinson of Rock Band Three Mile Island, Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song.It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast. My guests are Joe Harcourt and Dave Hutchinson of Rock band Three Mile Island. Lead guitarist Joe is a previous podcast guest of mine and he’s back with vocalist Dave, and they are excited to talk about their new band. I also bring you music news and views and I shine a spotlight on Green Day’s classic album ‘American Idiot’. Oh and I get to play an original song by Three Mile Islan...2023-07-1623 minAudio Wave CafeI interview Keyboard Player 'Hazza' of Ska Band The Rough Kutz, Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song.On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is Dean ‘Hazza’ Harrison, keyboard player with Stoke On Trent Ska band The Rough Kutz. He talks about the bands latest album release’ Strictly Anti-Cabaret’ and the enduring appeal of Ska music. As well as bringing you music news and views I shine a spotlight on classic album ’Synchronicity’ by the Police. Oh and I get to play an original song by The Rough Kutz, ‘Tommy Ten Men...2023-07-0219 minAudio Wave CafeI interview Carol Lane guitarist In Army Of Skanks. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An original Song.On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is guitarist Carol Lane of Coventry punk band Army Of Skanks. She gives her blunt opinions on a number of subjects, You just gotta check it out! I also bring you the latest music news, and I shine a spotlight on iconic album ‘London Calling’ by The Clash’. I have drummer Peter Drew from Leamington Spa talking about Sydnifest 23, a charity event involving many local musicians. ‘The Arche...2023-06-1821 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Singer Songwriter, Daniel Barrie. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song.On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is singer songwriter Daniel Barrie. He talks about how he promotes his music, and his experiences at the Academy Of Contemporary Music in Guilford. I also bring you the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on Coldplay’s debut album ‘Parachutes’. Oh, and I play an original song written by Daniel, ‘Empty Bed’.You just gotta check it out! 2023-06-0435 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Singer Songwriter, Chrissie Dux. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original SongOn this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is singer songwriter Chrissie Dux. She talks about her songwriting process, and how music has helped her with her mental health issues. I bring you the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on The late, great Ami Winehouse and her iconic album,' Back To Black' Oh, and I get to play an original song written and recorded by Chrissie, 'The Liar And The fool'. You just gotta check it out!2023-05-2120 minAudio Wave CafeI interview Music Producer Stephen 'Dill' Davies. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original SongOn this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is music producer Stephen 'Dill' Davies. He talks about his days in 80's Coventry band 'Gods Toys', when close to success, the band suddenly split up. 'Dill' talks about his songwriting process, and his current interest in AI generated music. I also bring you the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama. Oh I also get to play 'Ah Ha The...2023-05-0729 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Music Producer Harry Pentony, Talk about Music Stuff, Play An Original song.On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is songwriter, and music producer, Harry Pentony. He shares with us anecdotes about his music career, from when he was a young boy right up to the present day. I also bring you the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on the 2007 album release by Radiohead, when without a recording contract the band self released ‘In Rainbows’, and why was it a seminal moment in the bands history. And I also get to play Harr...2023-04-2325 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Vocalist performer Julie Bateman, Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song.Check out the latest episode of Audio Wave Cafe podcasts, where I interview Singer Julie Bateman. She talks about her music career spanning more than 20 years including her time with hugely successful band Smackee . Oh and I get to play her co-written song ‘Can’t Keep Waiting’. I also run through the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on Detroits legendary Motown record company and recording studio ’Hitsville USA.’You just gotta check it out!2023-04-0925 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Ben Taylor From Man Made Moon, Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song.It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, and my guest is Ben Taylor, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Leamington Spa band Man Made Moon.I get to play an original song by the band ‘Lets Grow Old Together’ recorded at Leamington’s ‘Complete Sound Studio.’ I also bring you the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on Michael Jackson’s 1983 sensational music video, 'Thriller'. You just gotta check it out!2023-03-2624 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Singer Songwriter Ruth Kelly, Talk About Music Stuff, Play An original Song.On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast my guest is Singer Songwriter Ruth Kelly. She talks about the highs and lows of her music career. And I Get to play an original song written by Ruth ‘I Don’t Have You’.I also bring you the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on Queens iconic song Bohemian Rhapsody. You just gotta check it out!2023-03-1226 minAudio Wave CafeI interview Music Producer Dave Pepper. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song.On this episode of the Audio wave Cafe podcast, my guest is ex- pat songwriter, music producer, Dave Pepper. As well as sharing some of his experiences of playing in several local bands, he also opens up about his 20 years in America, and why he had to leave. Eventually settling in Spain, today he is still writing songs and still producing music.I also talk about the latest music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on David Bowie's 2016 album, blackstar. 2023-02-2625 minAudio Wave CafeI Interview Singer Songwriter, Kirsten Smitten. Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song.In the latest episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is singer songwriter, and musician, Kirsten Smitten. We talk about her songwriting, her music, and the musicians and bands that have defined her music career so far. I also introduce a new segment called ‘music news and views’. And I shine a spotlight on Prince and the Revolution’s, groundbreaking 1984 album 'Purple Rain’. Oh, and I get to play ‘The Calling’ written and recorded by Kirsten Smitten . You just gotta check it out!2023-02-1225 minAudio Wave CafeI interview Music Producer John Bradley,Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song.It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, and my guest is songwriter, musician, and music producer, John Bradley. I also talk about what the hell is the K Pop Phenomenon, and I shine a spotlight on the 1991 album, Nevermind by Nirvana. Oh, and I get to play ‘Lily in The Rain’ written and recorded by John Bradley, from the album Chemical Therapy. You just gotta check it out!2023-01-2924 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 5: The Positive Superlatives of 2022Send us a textIn Chapter 5, we're taking a gleeful look at some of our happiest reading experiences of 2022. The superlatives include "Most Surprising" and "Class Clown" among others. Some of our favorite books of the year are mentioned in this episode and we have so much fun talking about them. At the end of the episode, we also share a little surprise.Julia’s Books: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha ChristieWendy, Darling by A. C. WiseThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Historian by Elizabeth KostovaThe Book of Ni...2023-01-2550 min