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Shortwave Kitsch Radio ShowShortwave Kitsch Radio ShowA Hog Killin’ Time - “The Coventry Corral”Shortwave Kitsch Season 2, Episode 1 A Hog Killin’ Time - “The Coventry Corral” Written by Brandon L. Joyner  Synopsis:  Giddy Up Gulch gets ready to celebrate Christmas with a town full of festivities. However, when unexpected guests arrive, the holiday spirit takes an unexpected turn. As misunderstandings unfold and secrets are revealed, the town faces a Christmas conundrum that could change their fate. Will these new visitors to their quiet burg bring joy or chaos to Giddy Up Gulch? This yuletide tale takes unexpected twists s...2023-12-0535 minRuth Millington\'s Extreme Holidays PodcastRuth Millington's Extreme Holidays PodcastEPISODE 28: A YEAR IN CHINA IN 1985In this episode I’m joined by the writer, Alison Jean Lester, who, in 1985 at just 19 years old, spent a year studying at Peking University and travelling through China. Pre-Tiananmen and seeing a side of China few foreigners have experienced, Alison discusses how she adapted to the Chinese way of life, the challenges, and the extraordinary encounters she had with its people and the state, including a trip into Tibet. Alison also discusses her latest novel, The Sound of It  (available at https://www.benchpressbooks.com).Alison Jea...2023-02-2140 minDie Martina Straten ShowDie Martina Straten ShowMarianne Nolde - TrennungskinderDas Buch der Woche ist eine Geschichte über eine starke Frau, die in einer Zeit aufwuchs, die für Frauen nicht leicht war. "Lillian, das Leben und die Männer" von Alison Jean Lester ist bei Dröemer erschienen. Post von Martina geht an die Mädchen, die manchmal eine schwere Zeit durchmachen. Der TV Tipp ein Biografie-Film über Udo Lindenberg. "Lindenberg! Mach Dein Ding!" kommt Montag in der ARD und ansonsten kann man ihn in der ARD-Mediathek ansehen. Der Spruch der Woche: "Das Ego sagt: Wenn alles passt, finde ich Frieden. Der Geist sagt: Finde Frieden, dann passt alles." In der...2022-07-1500 minBirmingham Lit Fest Presents….Birmingham Lit Fest Presents….Season 2: Kate Mosse in Conversation With Alison Jean LesterWelcome to the second series of the Birmingham Lit Fest Presents…podcast. We are really excited to be back for a second season and to be able to continue to connect readers and writers in the Midlands, and far beyond. This week’s episode features bestselling novelist Kate Mosse, author of eight novels and newly published non-fiction book, An Extra Pair of Hands, her personal story of becoming a carer in middle age. In conversation with author Alison Jean Lester, Kate talks about her experience of caring for her father through Parkinson’s, supporting her mother during widowh...2021-10-0144 minDeath By DesignDeath By DesignAlison Jean Lester, AuthorAbsolutely Delicious: A Chronicle of Extraordinary DyingAfter a life marbled with exploration, academia, and domesticity, the writer Valerie Lester retired to a residential hospice and set about enjoying the final act of her life. She died nine weeks later, having engaged in dying with equanimity, curiosity, and even amusement.In Absolutely Delicious, Valerie’s daughter describes a journey that illuminates the benefits of acceptance and the many gifts offered by daring to own one’s end.“As a palliative care physician I've read countless stories about dying patients but no...2021-04-2243 min9 to Thrive9 to Thrive042: Goodwin‘s Law + Author Alison Jean Lester (revisit)Goodwin's Law, measurements are not targets. Revisiting author Alison Jean Lester. Talking about taking yourself away to get things done, self confidence, isolation and the importance of your champions and the “not to do list.” She's the author of wonderful books including:  Yuki Means Happiness  Lillian on Life  Restroom Reflections Locked Out  Communication, Your Key to Success 2021-02-1058 minDive Into a Story With the Power of Full AudiobookDive Into a Story With the Power of Full AudiobookAbsolutely Delicious: A Chronicle of Extraordinary Dying Audiobook by Alison Jean LesterListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 461505 Title: Absolutely Delicious: A Chronicle of Extraordinary Dying Author: Alison Jean Lester Narrator: Alison Jean Lester Format: Unabridged Length: 03:37:07 Language: English Release date: 10-22-20 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Health & Wellness, Death & Bereavement Summary: After a life marbled with exploration, academia, and domesticity, the writer Valerie Lester retired to a residential hospice and set about enjoying the final act of her life. Yes. Enjoying. She knew just where she wanted to be, with whom, doing what, and she communicated this to her family and friends with clarity and...2020-10-223h 37A Good ReadA Good ReadMathew Baynton and Aasmah MirHorrible Histories actor Mathew Baynton and presenter Aasmah Mir bring their favourite books to discuss with Harriett Gilbert. Matthew's choice is Tenth of December: Stories by George Saunders, while Aasmah Mir has chosen The Crow Road by the late Scottish writer Iain Banks. Harriett's book is Lilian on Life by Alison Jean Lester. We're on Instagram @agoodreadbbc Producer: Maggie Ayre2019-07-0227 min9 to Thrive9 to Thrive003: Author Alison Jean LesterAlison Jean Lester joins us today, talking about taking yourself away to get things done, self confidence, isolation and the importance of your champions and the “not to do list.” She's the author of wonderful books including:  Yuki Means Happiness https://amzn.to/2PSa7c4 Lillian on Life https://amzn.to/2FdAfdB Restroom Reflections https://amzn.to/2qDhLZW Locked Out https://amzn.to/2FfZ60d Communication, Your Key to Success https://amzn.to/2PMSquv2018-11-0947 minThe Brum Radio Book ClubThe Brum Radio Book ClubThe Brum Radio bookshow – Featuring Ruth Hogan and Alison Jean LesterWe have a fabulous show for you this month – an interview with Ruth Hogan, author of our book of the month, The Keeper of Lost Things. Ruth talks about the process of writing the book, her love of found items and what is next for her. We also have a world premiere of a [...] The post The Brum Radio bookshow – Featuring Ruth Hogan and Alison Jean Lester appeared first on Brum Radio.2018-04-181h 05Podcast EL CAJÓN DE NERVIKPodcast EL CAJÓN DE NERVIKEl cajón de sastre de Nervik 29-08-201201. Jorge Pardo y Agustín Carbonell 'El bola'-Insomnio (Bulerías) 02. Johnny Cymbal-Mr. Bass man 03. Badfinger-Day after day 04. Causa Sui-Tropic of Capricorn 05. Gigi soundtrack-The night they invented champagne 06. Suzanne Vega-Luka 07. Jean Paul Égide Martini-Plaisir d'amour 08. Harry James-Ultra 09. Marcos de Brix-Recuerdos de Ypacaraí 10. El Páramo-La bendición de Eolo 11. Najwa Nimri-Dead for you 12. Earl Scruggs & Lester Flatt-Foggy mountain breakdown 13. Billy Cobham featuring Ron Carter and Kenny Barron-And then again 14. Djavan-Se Live 15. Bebe-La bicha 16. Alison Balsom-Vocalise (Serguéi Rajmáninov) 17. St. Vincent-Marrow 18. Il Balletto di Bronzo-Epilogo 19. Cabaret soundtrack-If you could see her 20. Johnny Mathis-Warm 21. Robert Palmer-Simply irresistible2012-08-301h 59