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BookOdyssey
BookOdyssey😂 I’m a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson | Humor Analysis & American Culture ExposedWhat happens when you come home—and it doesn’t feel like home anymore? đŸ‡ș🇾After twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson returns to the United States expecting familiarity. Instead, he finds a country obsessed with convenience, drowning in junk food options, tangled in bureaucracy, and somehow both wonderfully friendly and completely baffling.I’m a Stranger Here Myself isn’t angry social commentary—it’s sharper than that. Bryson dissects American life with dry wit, quiet nostalgia, and the perspective of someone who sees what lifelong residents overlook. The result? A hilarious, slightly exasperat...
2026-02-1836 minUncorked: Wine, Business, and Life with Bill Green
Uncorked: Wine, Business, and Life with Bill GreenThe Business of Golf Disruption: Behind the Brand of Bryson DeChambeau with Brett FalkoffExplore the high-stakes world of sports management with elite agent Brett Falkoff. Learn how he built Bryson DeChambeau’s brand and navigated the LIV Golf shift.Episode ResourcesGSE WorldwideBryson DeChambeau on YouTubeSaddle Hill WineryLexi Thompson's LPGA ProfileLIV Golf Official SitePGA Tour UniversityThe world of professional sports is no longer just about what happens on the grass; it’s a high-stakes game of branding, negotiation, and market disruption. In this episode, Bill Green sits down with elite sports agent Brett Falkoff to discuss the evolution of the modern golf business and what it takes to m...
2026-02-1733 minEpic Entrepreneurs
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding Roofs and Reputation with Bryson LanierIn this week’s Epic Entrepreneurs episode, guest host Cliff McRea from ActionCOACH Business Growth Partners sits down with Bryson Lanier, owner of Little Bird Roof Company, to explore the story behind one of Western North Carolina’s most trusted roofing businesses.Bryson shares how his background as a subcontractor and military veteran inspired him to build a company focused on craftsmanship, integrity, and customer education. From historic homes to complex slate and cedar shake projects, Little Bird takes on the jobs others avoid—backed by meticulous planning, strong communication, and a commitment to doi...
2026-02-0538 minHiker Trash Radio
Hiker Trash RadioThe Logbook - A Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonIn this episode of The Logbook, host Doc reviews 'A Walk in the Woods' by Bill Bryson. Doc highlights the book's humorous yet insightful take on the challenges of hiking, the controversy around Bryson's incomplete journey, and memorable moments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2026-01-2105 minThe Year of Magical Learning
The Year of Magical LearningEpisode 206: Shakespeare: The World As Stage by Bill Bryson - The Inputs vs. the Outputs of Meaningful WorkDiscussion Topic: The Why Behind Your Meaningful Work Is More Important Than the End Product! Book Title: Shakespeare: The World As Stage by Bill Bryson In this episode of 'The Year of Magical Learning', we revisit the works of Bill Bryson with a focus on his book 'Shakespeare: The World as Stage'. The hosts discuss the elusive life of William Shakespeare, pondering the why behind his meaningful works. They explore questions about Shakespeare's inspirations, motivations, and the mysteries that surround him. The conversation elaborates on the importance of the journey over...
2025-12-2948 min9Natree Germany
9Natree Germany[Rezensiert] Eine kurze Geschichte von fast allem (Bill Bryson) Zusammengefasst.Eine kurze Geschichte von fast allem (Bill Bryson) - Amazon Germany Store: https://www.amazon.de/dp/3442143063?tag=9natreegerman-21 - Amazon Worldwide Store: https://global.buys.trade/Eine-kurze-Geschichte-von-fast-allem-Bill-Bryson.html - Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/spanisch-lernen-im-auto-sprachpaket-spanische-kurzgeschichten/id1539271837?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1001l3bAw&ct=9natree - eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Eine+kurze+Geschichte+von+fast+allem+Bill+Bryson+&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5339060787&customid=9natree&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 - Weiterlesen: https://germanz.top/read/3442143063/ #PopulÀrwissenschaft #Kosmologie #G...
2025-12-1809 minPoured Over
Poured OverBill Bryson on A SHORT HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING 2.0 A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson is the fully revised and updated exploration of life's biggest questions. Bill joins us to talk about advancements in research over the last 20 years, making science accessible, narrativizing history, Isaac Newton, humanity and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bil...
2025-12-0456 minThe Sunday Magazine
The Sunday MagazineBill Bryson brings wonder to science in refresh of hit bookIn his hit 2003 pop science book, A Short History of Nearly Everything, writer Bill Bryson took readers on a journey from the birth of the universe to the inner workings of a cell, and had them laughing along the way. Over 20 years on, Bryson joins Piya Chattopadhyay to explain why he's now updating his seminal work to explore what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what still amazes him, even in times of existential dread.
2025-11-2623 minThe world, the universe and us
The world, the universe and usNew genome of ancient human; 95% of us have a dormant virus that causes disease; Formula E cars faster than F1; Bill Bryson joins the pod!Episode 332 For only the second time, the genome of an ancient Denisovan has been sequenced - thanks to the discovery of a 200,000-year-old tooth found in a Siberian cave. This ancient member of the human family has long been a mystery, so this genome is being described as a bombshell moment, revealing an early stage of Denisovan history. We explore how this reshapes our understanding about the origins of our species. Some 95 per cent of us have a dormant virus, lurking in our bodies - waiting to strike when the moment’s right. Epstein-Barr virus ca...
2025-11-1445 minBookOdyssey
BookOdysseyNeither here nor there travels in Europe by Bill BrysonThe provided excerpts come from Bill Bryson's travel book, Neither Here Nor There, which chronicles his humorous journey across Europe, retracing a trip he took as a student twenty years prior. The narrative moves geographically from Hammerfest, Norway, in the far north to Istanbul, Turkey, on the edge of Asia, with stops in countries like Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the former Yugoslavia. Bryson employs a caustic and witty style to describe his experiences, critiquing European culture, architecture, service industries, and tourist attractions while sharing anecdotes from his travels, including a disastrous segment with his acquaintance, Stephen Katz...
2025-11-1313 minThe Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
The Sunday Session with Francesca RudkinBill Bryson: author on his updated version of A Short History of Nearly EverythingBill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything has sold millions of copies since its initial publication in 2003, but a lot has changed since then. Bryson had initially retired, but he's since revised his best known work with updated information - and he's set to do a speaking tour, with Auckland and Wellington events to take place in February. He says a massive amount has changed in the 22 years since writing the book and updating it was a bigger project than expected. "It was fun, I enjoyed it a lot - I've been...
2025-11-0916 minHistorias de los Libros
Historias de los Libros(Resumen) En las antipodas - Bill BrysonLos textos provienen de fragmentos de la obra de Bill Bryson, En las antĂ­podas, y ofrecen una visiĂłn amplia y a menudo humorĂ­stica de Australia. El autor comparte sus impresiones y experiencias viajando por el paĂ­s, desde su ignorancia inicial sobre eventos australianos como la desapariciĂłn de Harold Holt, hasta su creciente admiraciĂłn por la naciĂłn. La narrativa aborda aspectos geogrĂĄficos como el vasto y letal outback y la formaciĂłn de monolitos como Uluru, asĂ­ como cuestiones histĂłricas y sociales, incluyendo la colonizaciĂłn penal, la minerĂ­a, la polĂ­tica de i...
2025-10-3115 minThe Year of Magical Learning
The Year of Magical LearningEpisode 136: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson - At Least We Tried!Discussion Topic: We Tried! Book Title: A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson Join us in this engaging podcast episode where we discuss 'A Walk in the Woods' by Bill Bryson, a book that chronicles the author's adventurous attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail. Our conversation dives into themes of trying new things, the challenges and rewards of venturing out of one's comfort zone, and the importance of knowing when to push through difficulties versus knowing when to stop. Reflecting on personal and professional...
2025-09-2432 minThe Year of Magical Learning
The Year of Magical LearningEpisode 123: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson - Life Goes On!Discussion Topic: Life Goes On! Book Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson In this episode, the hosts return from a long holiday to delve into Bill Bryson's book 'A Short History of Nearly Everything.' They share their admiration for Bryson’s engaging storytelling and his unique blend of philosophy, history, and science. The discussion then evolves into a deeper reflection on the resilience and endurance of life, the purpose of individual existence, and the broader ecosystem. The thought-provoking dialogue touches on the interconnectedness of all life fo...
2025-09-0523 minThe Year of Magical Learning
The Year of Magical LearningEpisode 105: At Home by Bill Bryson - Born To Question The World!Discussion Topic: You Were Born to Question This World! Book Title: At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson In this episode of 'A Year of Magical Learning,' we dive into Bill Bryson's fascinating book, 'At Home: A Short History of Private Life.' Join us as we discuss Bryson's unique storytelling ability to transform mundane topics into exciting journeys. We also compare his style with Naim Tole Tale's provocative ideas. This episode emphasises the importance of curiosity, asking questions, and avoiding the constraints of inherited beliefs...
2025-08-1226 minCircle Time: A Book Club Podcast
Circle Time: A Book Club PodcastA Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson***Apologies for the background noise on this episode. Chewing and typing sounds may occur.***In 1996, Bill Bryson was one among many thousands of hikers who attempted to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. Joined by an old friend, Katz, the two amateur hikers set out to walk the over 2,000-mile journey and see what they learn along the way. This was a very different kind of nature memoir for Michelle. Rather than healing past wounds or conquering a mighty unknown, the two hikers learn far more about how to appreciate hamburgers and exactly what time is q...
2025-07-021h 09The Smart Spin
The Smart Spin# 146 Summary of A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill BrysonIn this episode, summarizing Bill Bryson's "A Short History of Nearly Everything," a book that aims to explain the history of the universe and life on Earth in an accessible and often humorous way. The speakers on the "Pieces of Knowledge" channel highlight key scientific concepts covered in the book, ranging from the Big Bang and the formation of Earth to the evolution of life and the discovery of atoms. They emphasize Bryson's talent for connecting diverse scientific fields and making complex topics understandable to a broad audience. The conversation also touches upon the human element of scientific discovery, inclu...
2025-03-2221 minThe Year of Magical Learning
The Year of Magical LearningEpisode 30: The Body- A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson - 1 in 400 Trillion Odds To Exist!Discussion Topic: We're All Miracles (1 in 400 Trillion Odds) Book Title: The Body, A Guide for Inhabitants by Bill Bryson In Episode 30, we dive into Bill Bryson's fascinating book 'The Body,' discussing its exploration of the human body's intricate systems and the miraculous factors that make our existence possible. We reflect on the idea that every human life is the result of astronomical odds and the finite nature of our heartbeats. Join us as we ponder what it means to make the most of our roughly one billion heartbeats, and the profound insights Bryson provides...
2025-03-0712 minBookcast
BookcastA Short History of Nearly Everything | Bill BrysonBill Bryson describes himself as a reluctant traveller: but even when he stays safely in his own study at home, he can't contain his curiosity about the world around him. A Short History of Nearly Everything is his quest to find out everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got from there, being nothing at all, to here, being us. Bill Bryson's challenge is to take subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us, like geology, chemistry and particle physics, and see if there isn't some way to render...
2025-03-0514 minOn Reserve
On ReserveA Walk in the Woods with Michelle - A Walk in the Woods: rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill BrysonJoin us as we hike through Bill Bryson's hilarious and heartfelt journey along the Appalachian Trail. A Walk in the Woods, Bryson trades city life for rugged wilderness, rediscovering America's beauty, history, and quirks with his out-of-shape friend Katz. From laugh out loud misadventures to poignant reflections, this episode explores nature, friendship, and the wild soul of the US.
2025-02-2520 minCurated by Chance
Curated by Chance(Bill) Bryson RoyaleEpisode 28: (Bill) Bryson RoyalePROMPTS: Maroon, Accent, 215This week on Curated by Chance, Neal and Lauren explore language, survival, and everything in between, bringing two wildly different yet equally fascinating topics to the table.Lauren dives into Bill Bryson’s The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way, a witty and informative exploration of the quirks, history, and evolution of the English language. From the origin of everyday words to unexpected trivia like why an apron was once “a napron,” Lauren explains why Br...
2025-02-121h 06BigIdeas.FM: Audiobooks delivered as conversational podcasts!
BigIdeas.FM: Audiobooks delivered as conversational podcasts!A short history of nearly everything by Bill BrysonA short history of nearly everything by Bill BrysonGet the book: https://amzn.to/40kylhpBill Bryson describes himself as a reluctant traveller, but even when he stays safely at home he can't contain his curiosity about the world around him. A Short History of Nearly Everything is his quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got from there, being nothing at all, to here, being us.Bill Bryson's challenge is to take subjects that normally bore the pants off...
2025-01-1720 minChapter Store of Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy
Chapter Store of Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & FantasyReally Short History of Words: An illustrated edition of the bestselling book about the English language - Bill BrysonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Really Short History of Words: An illustrated edition of the bestselling book about the English languageAuthor: Bill BrysonNarrator: Joe JamesonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 2:34:38Language: EnglishRelease date: 10-17-2024Publisher: PGRH UKGenres: Kids, General, Non-FictionSummary:Brought to you by Penguin. Adapted from Mother Tongue this stunningly illustrated book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries. Perfect for...
2024-10-172h 34Get Lost In Your Day With A Game-Changing Full Audiobook.
Get Lost In Your Day With A Game-Changing Full Audiobook.A Really Short History of Words by Bill BrysonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/9651to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Really Short History of Words Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Joe Jameson Format: mp3 Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins Release date: 10-17-24 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Activities & Hobbies Publisher's Summary: Adapted from Mother Tongue this book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries. In this epic journey through words, rhymes - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be (clue: lots of invasions) and what makes...
2024-10-172h 34Step Inside The Best Masterset In Audiobooks Today.
Step Inside The Best Masterset In Audiobooks Today.A Really Short History of Words (Authored by Bill Bryson)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/9651 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Really Short History of Words Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Joe Jameson Format: mp3 Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins Release date: 10-17-24 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Activities & Hobbies Publisher's Summary: Adapted from Mother Tongue this book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries. In this epic journey through words, rhymes - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language...
2024-10-172h 34Smart Books Discussion
Smart Books DiscussionA Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson - book discussionIn this episode, we take a whirlwind tour through A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson, a captivating exploration of the universe and the science that explains it. Bryson brilliantly unpacks complex topics like the Big Bang, evolution, geology, and quantum physics with wit and wonder, making science accessible and entertaining. We’ll explore his fascinating take on the scientists behind these discoveries, their triumphs, and their blunders. If you’ve ever wondered how the world works—or wanted a crash course in the history of, well, nearly everything—this episode will leave you both informed and inspired...
2024-10-1114 minBookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreExploring the Familiar: A Homely Journey with Bill BrysonChapter 1:Summary of at home Book"At Home: A Short History of Private Life" is a book by Bill Bryson that explores the history and evolution of the modern home and its various rooms. Published in 2010, the book takes readers on a journey through Bryson's own home, an old English rectory, using it as a departure point for a series of historical digressions that explain how domestic life evolved over the centuries.Each chapter is centered around a different room or function of the house, such as the kitchen, the bedroom, or the nursery, and...
2024-06-1902 minBook Summaries 2024
Book Summaries 2024The Body A Guide for Occupants Bill BrysonAre spicy foods bad for you? Can sleep deprivation be fatal? In The Body, bestselling author Bill Bryson takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of the human body’s various systems. He examines how they work, how they can fail, and what can be done to fix them when that happens.In this guide, we’ll focus on the practical takeaways from Bryson’s discussion and compare his advice to perspectives from other bestsellers, such as The Omnivore’s Dilemma, The 4-Hour Body, Why We Sleep, and How Not to Die. Along the way, you’ll l...
2024-05-0100 minBook Summaries 2024
Book Summaries 2024A Short History of Nearly Everything Bill BrysonHave you always wanted to understand the natural world but found science classes tedious and science textbooks difficult to understand? Author Bill Bryson can relate—that was his motivation for researching and writing A Short History of Nearly Everything. The book is an accessible overview of the natural sciences that describes not only the important discoveries but also the unknowns and controversies that still exist in the sciences, like the mystery of missing mass in the universe and the puzzling details of human evolution.In this guide, we’ve organized key topics from Bryson’s book into a conc...
2024-04-2800 minBOOKEY Book Summary and Review
BOOKEY Book Summary and ReviewA Journey through the Sunburned Land: Exploring Australia with Bill BrysonChapter 1:Summary of In a Sunburned Country Full Book In „In a Sunburned Country“ by Bill Bryson, the author takes readers on a journey through Australia, exploring its history, geography, culture, and wildlife. The book is a travelogue that Bryson wrote after spending several months traveling throughout the vast and diverse country. Bryson begins by [
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2024-03-1309 minUnsolicited Book Reviews
Unsolicited Book ReviewsAnna Wiener, Bill Bryson, Blake J Harris, Edward Powys Mathers, and Dennis Duncan walk into a bar...Anna Wiener, Bill Bryson, Blake J Harris, Edward Powys Mathers, and Dennis Duncan walk into a bar... and I review their books: Uncanny Valley: A Memoir, At Home: A Short History of Private Life, Console Wars, Cain's Jawbone, Dennis Duncan Index, a History of the. What can you expect? Quick unsolicited book reviews of whatever Michael David MacBride is reading and has enjoyed recently. Typically 3-5 minutes per review, and typically 3-5 reviews per episode. Michael's webpage: ⁠https://www.michaelmacbride.com/⁠ Links to the books: Anna Wiener Uncanny Valley: A Memoir Bill Brys...
2024-01-0216 minOne Drink Book Club
One Drink Book ClubOne Drink Book Club | A Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonIn this edition of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey discusses A Walk in the Woods by writer Bill Bryson. The humorous and insightful book chronicles Bryson's attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, a 2,200-mile-long trail that stretches from Georgia to Maine, along with his friend Stephen Katz. Jamey’s guest is Nick Bowers, who recently finished thru hiking the Appalachian Trail with his girlfriend Hannah Murphy. Nick introduces his new cocktail invention based on the trail called the North Woods, and regales us with tales of naked hiker day, dubious hitchhiking, and trail food.
2023-10-1633 minterong wulung
terong wulung[EPUB] [download] The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson [EPUB] [download] The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson Read Online The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook The Body: A Guide for Occupants for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/43582376-the-body **Download Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/43582376-the-body Book Synopsis : In the bestselling, prize-winning A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson achieved the seemingly impossible by making the science...
2023-09-0100 minterongmalas
terongmalas[EPUB] [download] The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson [EPUB] [download] The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson Read Online The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook The Body: A Guide for Occupants for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/43582376-the-body **Download Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/43582376-the-body Book Synopsis : In the bestselling, prize-winning A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson achieved the seemingly impossible by making the science...
2023-09-0100 minThe 232 Degrees Podcast: Unlocking Great Books
The 232 Degrees Podcast: Unlocking Great Books232 Podcast Episode 16 - A Walk In The Woods by Bill BrysonWelcome to The 232 Degrees Podcast and we’re stoked to be back for Season 2. We love books and reading, and in this episode we unpack A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. In a bit of a homage to the great writer, we talk the magic of travel books, ‘all the gear and no idea’ and time travel. Strap on the hiking boots, we’re off on a wander
 *PS Bryson has "retired" too! see link below... SHOW LINKS: BOOKO: https://booko.co.nz/w/3149/A-Walk-In-The-Woods_by_Bill-Bryson Bryson has...
2023-04-0924 minThe Graham Norton Book Club
The Graham Norton Book ClubEp 1: Emma Donoghue and Bill BrysonEmma Donoghue takes Graham inside her smash hit book (and film), Room, and legendary travel writer Bill Bryson divulges why he’s back at the audiobook mic. Alex Clark has titles to get us through hard times, our clubbers debate each other’s reading choices and we discover what’s hot and happening in the book charts. Come and join the Club.IMPORTANT NOTE: Emma Donoghue's Room does include references to abuse that some listeners might find upsetting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
2023-01-2648 minVayanalokam Malayalam Book Podcast
Vayanalokam Malayalam Book PodcastEP-15 The Body by Bill BrysonThis week's Book is The Body by Bill Bryson Please subscribe to other Podcasts: Malayalam Podcasts Pahayan Media Malayalam Podcast Agile Malayali Career Development Podcast English Podcasts Penpositive Outclass English Podcast Hello Namaskaram! with Vinod Narayan
2023-01-2005 minRead On - The Audiobook Show from RNIB
Read On - The Audiobook Show from RNIBBill Bryson, Limmy and much moreIn the 300th episode of Read On we listen back to the three most popular interviews as judged by podcast downloads, comedian Limmy, travel writer and historian Bill Bryson. Plus there are honourable mentions from Nigella Lawson, Alan Bennett, a small story about RNIB Talking Books from Joanna Lumley, and a cameo from a past host of the show.
2022-12-1657 minWe Talk Balls - Everything Sports!
We Talk Balls - Everything Sports!Ep. 1 - Bill Cowher Who? The first episode is here and I hope you all are as excited as we are! We dive into the entire NFL Week 10 slate along with a little college football talk. Bryson expresses some choice words for Bill Cowher, Kurtis is all in on the Chiefs, and Cameron manifests a Hall of Fame career for Justin Fields! Want to join in on a show? Have a question for us to discuss? If any contact is needed, email us: WeTalkBalls@gmail.com Follow us on social media!Instagram: WTBallsPodYouTube: https://www...
2022-11-1656 minBooks of Titans Podcast
Books of Titans PodcastThe Body by Bill BrysonIn this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 42 from his 2022 Reading List – The Body by Bill Bryson. Show Notes Author: Bill Bryson Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Body by Bill Bryson appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
2022-10-1421 minCarving It Up: with Bryson Carver
Carving It Up: with Bryson CarverTribute to Bill Russell, Watson Suspended 6 Games, and Deebo Gets PaidBryson reacts to Bill Russell's passing at the age of the age of 88 and why his legacy will always be remembered not only for his remarkable playing career but his incredible impact off the court. He then reacts to Deshaun Watson's 6 game suspension and the massive ramifications that it will have for the NFL given their history of personal conduct suspensions, Deebo's new big deal with the Niners, Darnold and Baker splitting first team reps, and the Dallas Cowboys once again being valued as the most valuable sports franchise in the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · A...
2022-08-021h 16Book 101 Review
Book 101 ReviewThe Body : A Guide for Occupants by Bill BrysonThe Bestselling prize winning A short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson achieved the seemingly impossible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-2503 minSuperpowered Mind with Clare Dimond
Superpowered Mind with Clare DimondThe Body by Bill Bryson, Sunday BookThe Body, A guide for occupants by Bill Bryson, Sunday Book 
2022-02-2006 minRethinking with Alex Torpey
Rethinking with Alex TorpeyEp 17: Five Minute Book Review - A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson Join Alex for the inaugural new subseries on Rethinking – 5 Minute Book Reviews! Our first book is A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. You can find it online here, on YouTube, Instagram or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check it out and let me know what you think at alex (at) rethinkingwithalextorpey.com!
2021-12-0106 minNick Hennegan\'s Bohemian Britain
Nick Hennegan's Bohemian BritainBill Bryson, Dr Alice Roberts and Bellinis!Vintage Literary London. Nick Hennegan attends the London Welcome Foundations Book Awards ceremony in 2015. He gets to eat and drink quite a lot and talk to a few people, including TV presenter Alice Roberts and the legendary writer, Bill Bryson! 
2021-11-2644 minKsiÄ…ĆŒki KtĂłre Uczą
KsiÄ…ĆŒki KtĂłre UcząKrĂłtka historia prawie wszystkiego – Bill BrysonĆ»yjemy w pięknych czasach. Mamy zderzacze hadronĂłw, robimy zdjęcia czarnym dziurom, a poziom naszej wiedzy zaleĆŒy wƂaƛciwie tylko od naszej wytrwaƂoƛci i ciekawoƛci. Oczywiƛcie tak nie byƂo zawsze. W ksiÄ…ĆŒkach i filmach wciÄ…ĆŒ dowiadujemy się o tym, ĆŒe kiedyƛ najlepszym znanym sposobem na leczenie byƂo np. upuszczanie krwi, wiek Ziemii oceniano na 6 tysięcy lat, [
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2021-11-0617 minCarving It Up: with Bryson Carver
Carving It Up: with Bryson CarverCam Newton Cost Himself, Bryson Predicting Tennessee's Schedule, and Simmons Wants Out of PhillyBryson explains why Cam Newton only has himself to blame for losing the starting quarterback job in New England to Mac Jones, and what's next for the former MVP, as well as why there won't be any market for Ben Simmons among championship contending teams. He also grudgingly predicts his Tennessee Vols' football schedule ahead of their season opener, why Mike James and Kevin Durant are dead wrong on Kyrie Irving's skill, and why Asante Samuel is right about Bill Belichick deficiencies as a head coach. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...
2021-09-031h 04Calvert Library\'s Book Bites for Adults
Calvert Library's Book Bites for AdultsA Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill BrysonEnjoy our presentation of A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail written by Bill Bryson  and published by Thorndike Press. Bryson shares his experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail with a childhood friend. The two encounter eccentric characters, a blizzard, getting lost, and rude yuppies along the way.Following his return to America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. The "AT" offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes--and to a w...
2021-08-1124 minThe Culture Quest
The Culture Quest49 - A Short History of Nearly Nothing - Shakespeare by Bill BrysonOur humble adventurers want to appear as if they’re immersed in some real culture, but they still can’t bring themselves to actually read a play from the 16th century. We’re discussing a nice, short, modern book about Shakespeare! Episode Breakdown: We kick this episode off with a bit of Tavern Talk. Today’s subject - what hill are you willing to die on? (00:02:03) Ynon then introduces today’s main subject - Shakespeare: The World as Stage, by Bill Bryson. (00:27:44) We talk about our personal experiences with the book - the story of Shakespear...
2021-06-271h 24The Taken Sports Podcast
The Taken Sports PodcastMick Foley (Mankind), Muggsy Bogues, The Lakers Are Back And Brooks vs BrysonWe stayed up for the basketall games. The Lakers are back and the Clippers are dead (2:55 - 19:17). No one can stop the Nets and we recap a little Hockey playoffs (19:17 - 24:43) . Brooks vs Bryson is the best and Bryson is still a tool (24:43 - 30:01). Hat roast for New Eras new MLB Hats (30:01 - 35:04). Hot Seat Cool Throne and we're finding Joseph Kony (35:04 - 66:11). Muggsy Bogues joins the show to talk about being a short king, the 90's Hornets, and having the coolest name of all time (66:11 - 91:32). Mick Foley aka Mankind joins the show to talk about his career, Vince...
2021-05-262h 11World Book Club
World Book ClubBill Bryson: Notes from a Small IslandThis month World Book Club discusses Bill Bryson’s hugely acclaimed travelogue Notes from a Small Island with the author and his readers around the world. After two decades as a resident of the United Kingdom, Bryson took what he thought might be a last affectionate trip around his adoptive country before returning to live in his native America. Notes from a Small Island is the irreverent and hilarious account of this meandering journey through his beloved island nation. From Dover to Downing Street, from Giggleswick to Loch Ness by way of Titsey and Nether Wallop, Bryson rejoices in Br...
2021-02-0649 minNorth Liberty Library
North Liberty Library"The Body" Bill Bryson"The Body" Bill Bryson by North Liberty Library
2021-01-2625 minCONOCIMIENTO COMPACTADO (RESUMENES DE LIBROS)
CONOCIMIENTO COMPACTADO (RESUMENES DE LIBROS)(resumen) El cuerpo: una guĂ­a para los ocupantes por Bill BrysonEl cuerpo: una guĂ­a para los ocupantes por Bill Bryson En la exitosa y premiada Una breve historia de casi todo, Bill Bryson logrĂł lo aparentemente imposible al hacer que la ciencia de nuestro mundo fuera comprensible y entretenida para millones de personas en todo el mundo. Ahora dirige su atenciĂłn hacia el interior para explorar el cuerpo humano, cĂłmo funciona y su notable capacidad para curarse a sĂ­ mismo. Lleno de hechos extraordinarios e historias asombrosas, The Body: A Guide for Occupants es un intento brillante, a menudo muy divertido, de comprender el milagro de nuestra estru...
2020-12-1630 minL\'Equilibrista in Movimento
L'Equilibrista in Movimento9. Una irresistibile "passeggiata nei boschi" con Bill BrysonQuando viaggiare non Ăš un’opzione praticabile, dalla poltrona del salotto si puĂČ comunque continuare a muoversi con la mente mettendo in pratica quello che i britannici chiamano “armchair travel”, ovvero la lettura di libri di viaggio. Ve ne propongo uno davvero spassoso: Una passeggiata nei boschi di Bill Bryson. Bibliografia: Bill Bryson, Una passeggiata nei boschi; Tino Mantarro, TCI – Notizie di Viaggio 22-05-20Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
2020-11-2714 minBBC Inside Science
BBC Inside ScienceA new saliva gland, Bill Bryson on the Human Body, and the return of the Dust BowlMarnie Chesterton presents an update on the week's science.Behind your eyes, above your mouth but below the brain, two 3cm saliva glands have been hiding since anatomy began. So reports a new study by Matthijs Valstar and Wouter Vogel of The Netherlands Cancer Institute. They describe to Marnie how they found these hitherto unnoticed glands, and importantly how knowledge of these will help people treated for head and neck cancers to get on with their lives in the future. It may be that radiotherapies have been inadvertantly destroying the glands in the past, leading to difficulties...
2020-10-2934 minLoose Ends
Loose EndsDamon Albarn, Bill Bryson, Jenny Landreth, Mark Radcliffe, Adrianne Lenker, Tré Burt, Tom Allen, Clive AndersonClive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Damon Albarn, Bill Bryson, Jenny Landreth and Mark Radcliffe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Adrianne Lenker and Tré Burt.
2020-10-2437 minCONOCIMIENTO COMPACTADO (RESUMENES DE LIBROS)
CONOCIMIENTO COMPACTADO (RESUMENES DE LIBROS)(Resumen) Una breve historia de casi todo por Bill BrysonUna breve historia de casi todo por Bill Bryson En el libro mĂĄs grande de Bryson, se enfrenta a su mayor desafĂ­o: comprender, y, si es posible, responder, las preguntas mĂĄs antiguas y mĂĄs importantes que hemos planteado sobre el universo y sobre nosotros mismos. Tomando como territorio todo, desde el Big Bang hasta el surgimiento de la civilizaciĂłn, Bryson busca comprender cĂłmo pasamos de que no haya nada en absoluto a ser nosotros. Con ese fin, se ha unido a una gran cantidad de arqueĂłlogos, antropĂłlogos y matemĂĄticos mĂĄs avanzados...
2020-09-2628 minUna breve historia de casi todo - Bill Bryson
Una breve historia de casi todo - Bill BrysonIntroducción. Una breve historia de casi todo- Bill BrysonBill Bryson se describe como un viajero renuente, pero ni siquiera cuando estå en su casa, en la seguridad de su estudio, puede contener esa curiosidad que siente por el mundo que le rodea. En Una breve historia de casi todo intenta entender qué ocurrió entre la Gran Explosión y el surgimiento de la civilización, cómo pasamos de la nada a lo que ahora somos. El autor aborda materias tan terriblemente arduas como geología, química y física, pero lo hace de forma tal que resultan comprensibles y amenas. La cuestión es cómo sabemos lo...
2020-07-2816 minFifth Down Huddle
Fifth Down HuddleTom Brady With The Bucs, Can Bill Win Alone, And The Future Of The AFC EastThis video is about Tom Brady with the Bucs, Wether Bill Belichick can win without Brady, and the future of the AFC east.Welcome to the Fifth Down Huddle! On this channel, I upload several videos weekly on each topic in the NFL, so you guys can hear what you really want to hear.To help support the channel, please like the videos you enjoy, and subscribe if you would like to see more. In doing so you would help my channel grow...
2020-03-2428 minThe Interview
The InterviewBill Bryson: US author demystifying the BritishSometimes it takes an outsider armed with just a sharp eye and curiosity to get us to see ourselves as we really are. That would explain the enduring popularity of the American-born writer Bill Bryson, whose wry take on Britain and the British has generated two best-selling books. From the mysteries of afternoon tea to the power of the human brain, what has Bill Bryson learned from his gentle search for understanding?Photo: Bill Bryson at the Cheltenham Literary Festival Credit: Getty Images
2019-12-1623 minThink Again - a Big Think Podcast
Think Again - a Big Think PodcastBill Bryson (writer) – the most extraordinary machineDo you have a body? I do, but I was mostly unaware of this fact until somewhere in my mid-30s, when my life strategy of living like a bourbon-loving brain-in-a-vat became increasingly untenable. Since then, I’ve come to understand something that might have been obvious to you all along. The body’s not just a convenient support system for coming up with clever things to say—it’s how we experience the world. It’s most of what we mean by living. And for all its marvelous autonomy, it’s also wonderfully, bafflingly complex. My guest today is the author B...
2019-11-0252 minHot Mess Clubhouse
Hot Mess ClubhouseRose Heiney talks Grease, toxic friendships, and Bill BrysonScreenwriter, playwright and general genius, Rose Heiney joins the Hot Mess Clubhouse this week. Speaking to host Lucy Vine she talks about her varied career starting with her first novel, The Days of Judy B, which was nominated for The Times/South Bank Show Breakthrough Award. She’s since written stage plays, radio shows, and for TV series, including Miranda and Fresh Meat. Earlier this year, Rose’s stage show Original Death Rabbit, starring Kimberley Nixon, won critical acclaim and is now available to buy from Nick Hern Books or on Amazon. She’s currently a writer...
2019-10-2900 minInstant Genius
Instant GeniusBill Bryson: What should we know about how our bodies work?In this episode of the Science Focus Podcast, we hear from renowned travel writer and science communicator, Bill Bryson.Beloved by readers around the world, his works have included Notes from a Small Island, an observation of life in England, and the best-selling science book A Short History of Nearly Everything.His new book is called The Body: A Guide for Occupants (£25, Doubleday), where he turns inward to look at the mechanisms that keep us alive. Subscribe to the Science Focus Podcast on these services: Acast, iTunes, Stitcher, RSS, Overcast Let us know what you...
2019-10-2344 minStart The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.
Start The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.The Body by Bill BrysonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/122370to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Body Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: mp3 Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Release date: 10-15-19 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 6,921 ratings Genres: Psychology of Aging Publisher's Summary: Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body - how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Bryson-esque anecdotes, The Body will...
2019-10-152h 04The Chris Evans Show with The National Lottery
The Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryFearne Cotton, Andrew Ridgeley, Mark Strong, Bill BrysonThis week on the show we welcomed friends from the world of film, television, music, and literature.Fearne Cotton shares some recipes from her new cookbook 'Happy Vegan: Easy Plant-based Recipes to Make the Whole Family Happy'Andrew Ridgeley chats his new book 'WHAM!, George & Me'Mark Strong discusses the incredible new Sky Orginal Series 'Temple'And Jessie Buckley tells us about starring in the new Judy Garland biopic 'Judy'Plus Jason Byrne, Andi Oliver, Miquita Oliver, Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, and Bill Bryson.You can catch...
2019-10-0451 minBBC Inside Science
BBC Inside ScienceHIV protective gene paper retraction, Imaging ancient Herculaneum scrolls, Bill Bryson's The BodyIn November 2018 news broke via YouTube that He Jiankui, then a professor at Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China had created the world’s first gene-edited babies from two embryos. The edited gene was CCR5 delta 32 - a gene that conferred protection against HIV. Alongside the public, most of the scientific community were horrified. There was a spate of correspondence, not just on the ethics, but also on the science. One prominent paper was by Rasmus Nielsen and Xinzhu Wei’s of the University of California, Berkeley. They published a study in June 2019 in Nature Medicine that...
2019-10-0335 minGet Lost In An Vivid Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.
Get Lost In An Vivid Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Bill Bryson by Robin Morgan-BentleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/258364to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bill Bryson Author: Robin Morgan-Bentley Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: mp3 Length: 22 mins Release date: 10-03-19 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 172 ratings Genres: Authors Publisher's Summary: Joining us at Audible Studios is Bill Bryson, one of Britain's best-selling nonfiction authors. Bryson has captivated the hearts and minds of Britons with his genial character, general cheerfulness and amazing ability to simplify overwhelming science into something that can be understood by all. Not only has Bryson given us all the ability to inform ourselves on the most complex of topics, but he...
2019-10-0322 minSIN LÍMITE
SIN LÍMITEÂżQuĂ© leer? Un paseo por el bosque, de Bill BrysonEsta semana Pedro Martinez nos recomienda viajar y reĂ­r con el libro "Un paseo por el bosque" del autor estadounidense Bill Bryson.
2019-09-1406 minControl A
Control ABook the mother tongue by bill bryson book summary in hindiMore than 300 million people in the world speak English and the rest, it sometimes seems, try to...'  Only Bill Bryson could make a book about the English language so entertaining. With his boundless enthusiasm and restless eye for the absurd, this is his astonishing tour of English. From its mongrel origins to its status as the world's most-spoken tongue; its apparent simplicity to its deceptive complexity; its vibrant swearing to its uncertain spelling and pronunciation, Bryson covers all this as well as the many curious eccentricities that make it as maddening to learn as it is flexible to use.  Bi...
2018-12-2118 minCloud Streaks
Cloud Streaks7. The Mission 'Voracious Learning & Polymaths'; Charlie Munger, Malcolm Gladwell, Bill Bryson,This chat was inspired by The Mission's 'The Founders Of The World’s Five Largest Companies All Follow The 5-Hour Rule' - https://medium.com/the-mission/the-founders-of-the-worlds-five-largest-companies-all-follow-the-5-hour-rule-and-they-re-9ca82e93f3fc Quotes we like: - "First, the definitions. I define a voracious learner as someone who follows the 5-hour rule — dedicating at least five hours per week to deliberate learning. I define a polymath as someone who becomes competent in at least three diverse domains and integrates them into a skill set that puts them in the top 1% of their field. " - "When you become a voracious learner, you compound...
2018-05-0259 minDiscover Popular Titles Full Audiobooks in Nonfiction, Unexplained Phenomena
Discover Popular Titles Full Audiobooks in Nonfiction, Unexplained PhenomenaBill Bryson's Appliance of Science Audiobook by Bill BrysonPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/161 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bill Bryson's Appliance of Science Subtitle: An Audible Original Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Unexplained Phenomena Publisher's Summary: In the brand-new Audible Original Premium Podcast, Sunday Times best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson, teams up with The Science Museum to celebrate the ideas and inventions of the incurably curious. Across this five episode series...
2017-10-1305 minDiscover the Top 100 Audiobooks in Nonfiction and Unexplained Phenomena
Discover the Top 100 Audiobooks in Nonfiction and Unexplained PhenomenaBill Bryson's Appliance of Science Audiobook by Bill BrysonListen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Bill Bryson's Appliance of Science Subtitle: An Audible Original Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Unexplained Phenomena Publisher's Summary: In the brand-new Audible Original Premium Podcast, Sunday Times best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson, teams up with The Science Museum to celebrate the ideas and inventions of the incurably curious. Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail...
2017-10-122h 04tbs eFM The Bookend
tbs eFM The Bookend1016 David's Bookmark (A Short History of Nearly Everything / Bill Bryson)1016 David's Bookmark (A Short History of Nearly Everything / Bill Bryson) Guest: David Tizzard
2016-10-1700 minThe Book Review
The Book ReviewInside The New York Times Book Review: Bill Bryson on BritainThis week, Bill Bryson talks about “The Road to Little Dribbling”; Jennifer Schuessler has news from the literary world; Molly Young discusses new books about productivity; and Gregory Cowles has best-seller news. Pamela Paul is the host. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...
2016-01-2943 minWe Need to Talk About...
We Need to Talk About...Bill Bryson on Notes from a Small Island – books podcastAs Bill Bryson returns to travel writing after 15 years with The Road to Little Dribbling, he joins John Mullan to discuss his voyages around the United Kingdom
2016-01-0837 minEnjoy Selection of Full Audiobooks in Fiction & Literature, General
Enjoy Selection of Full Audiobooks in Fiction & Literature, GeneralMother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way - Bill BrysonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That WayAuthor: Bill BrysonNarrator: Stephen McLaughlinFormat: UnabridgedLength: 10:45:00Language: EnglishRelease date: 12-15-2015Publisher: HarperAudioGenres: Comedy, Essays & MemoirsSummary:With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk...
2015-12-1510h 45Listen to Trending Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Comedy
Listen to Trending Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, ComedyThe Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way by Bill BrysonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/249902 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Stephen McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 45 minutes Release date: December 15, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.97 of Total 35 Ratings of Narrator: 3.8 of Total 5 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the...
2015-12-1505 minWilliam Morrow Books
William Morrow BooksTHE MOTHER TONGUE by Bill BrysonRead by Stephen McLaughlin About the Book With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an inadequate, second-rate tongue of peasants that developed into one of the world's largest growth industries.
2015-12-1505 minAsk Penguin
Ask PenguinBill Bryson with Richard E. Grant – LiveBill Bryson discusses The Road to Little Dribbling, his follow up to Notes From A Small Island. To tell the story of his journey Bill brings along his passport, a walking stick, a cow, Stonehenge and an ordnance survey map. Recorded with Richard E. Grant in front of a live audience at the Cambridge Corn Exchange.#PenguinPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-10-281h 00Ramblings
RamblingsWindsor Great Park with Bill BrysonClare Balding heads out across Windsor Great Park in the company of writer and prolific walker, Bill Bryson. He explains how he developed a passion for exploring both Britain and parts of America on foot. They discuss how ones notion of distance changes dramatically when you walk.'A mile becomes a long way, two miles literally considerable, ten miles whopping, fifty miles at the very limits of conception. The world, you realize, is enormous in a way that only you and a small community of fellow hikers know. Planetary scale is your little secret.'...
2015-09-2224 minPortable Magic
Portable MagicEpisode Fourteen: Bill BrysonThis episode, we take a closer look at the bibliography of the amiable travel, science, and memoir writer Bill Bryson.  Plus, our quick thoughts on China Mieville, The Devil in the White City, and pop history vs. scholarly history. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 – 10:00: What We're Reading 10:00 – 53:00: Bill Bryson What Emily's Reading: Three Moments of an Explosion by China Mieville The Devil and the White City by Eric Larsen What Kyle's Reading: Cuba in Revolution: A History Since the 50s by Antonin Kapscia Bill Bryson Books We Discuss: The Lost Continent Notes fro...
2015-09-0853 minThe Archive Project
The Archive ProjectBill BrysonWith his signature dry humor, Bill Bryson discusses incidents throughout his life that later became part of his nonfiction books. He begins with the story of hiking and his fear of bears, saying that one should “always go hiking with someone who can’t run as fast as you can.” He says that Oregonians have a well-developed, sophisticated sense of humor and notes the similarities to the dry humor in Iowa, where he was raised, and England, where he has lived for several years. Bryson also discusses his fear of flying in small planes and relates an amusing story about...
2015-03-2151 minGerald Everett Jones - Show Host and Author
Gerald Everett Jones - Show Host and AuthorRadio Book Review "Shakespeare" by Bill Bryson 006 100414In episode six of his Boychik Lit book reviews on KRLA, Gerald covers "Shakespeare" by Bill Bryson and comments on how the Bard made up new words as he went along.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Daboychik/~4/QAJmfvLWHtg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2014-10-0300 minGerald Everett Jones - Show Host and Author
Gerald Everett Jones - Show Host and AuthorRadio Book Review "Shakespeare" by Bill Bryson 006 100414In episode six of his Boychik Lit book reviews on KRLA, Gerald covers "Shakespeare" by Bill Bryson and comments on how the Bard made up new words as he went along.
2014-10-0301 minFront Row: Archive 2013
Front Row: Archive 2013David Tennant and Gregory Doran; Bill Bryson; Sex on film and TVWith Mark Lawson.David Tennant and RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran discuss their forthcoming production of Richard II. Tennant talks about switching accents and the difference between working on the stage and screen. Gregory Doran reveals his techniques for making Shakespeare understandable, why he won't change words and how he copes with his dual role of managing the RSC whilst directing his own plays.The analysis and control of human sexuality are the focus of a new film and a TV drama series. The film Thanks for Sharing, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Ruffalo and Tim...
2013-10-0128 minSpeaking of Science » Podcast Feed
Speaking of Science » Podcast FeedSpeaking to
 Bill BrysonA special podcast with Mr Bill Bryson, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything. This science communication interview was recorded for the x-change, as part of my work at the British Science Festival 2012 in Aberdeen. So although this wasn’t specifically recorded for Speaking of Science, I think it was still a great opportunity, and [
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 Bill Bryson appeared first on Speaking of Science » Podcast Feed.
2013-01-1214 minExplore the Latest Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Memoirs
Explore the Latest Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsI'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away by Bill BrysonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/345102 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 17 minutes Release date: October 2, 2012 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.99 of Total 83 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A classic from the New York Times bestselling author of A Walk in the Woods and The Body. After living in Britain for two decades, Bill Bryson recently moved back to the United States with his English wife and four children (he had read somewhere that nearly 3 million Americans believed...
2012-10-0210 minJulie Gould
Julie GouldIn conversation with Bill BrysonIt’s not often that I am in the company of those who have written best-selling books about science, history, travelling and world culture. They are very rare people. But last week, during the British Science Festival in Aberdeen, I hadThe post In conversation with Bill Bryson appeared first on Julie Gould » Julie Gould.
2012-09-1400 minTravel with Rick Steves
Travel with Rick Steves226 Bill Bryson at Home; Antiquities and Archeology; Open Phones: Budget Travel TricksBill Bryson found the ultimate bargain travel destination, by staying home to get acquainted with the 19th century English parsonage he lives in. We'll glimpse into just how much the comforts of home have changed in only a few generations' time. We'll also make sense out of the rubble of antiquity with the help of guides from Greece and Egypt. Listeners offer their tips for saving money on a place to call home on your next vacation to Europe. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves...
2010-12-0553 minEmbark On The Spellbinding Full Audiobook Experience!
Embark On The Spellbinding Full Audiobook Experience!At Home by Bill BrysonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/52to listen full audiobooks. Title: At Home Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: mp3 Length: 16 hrs and 33 mins Release date: 10-05-10 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 6,551 ratings Genres: Architecture Publisher's Summary:
2010-10-054h 33Ignite The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.
Ignite The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.Notes from a Small Island by Bill BrysonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/70634to listen full audiobooks. Title: Notes from a Small Island Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Release date: 04-01-10 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 37 ratings Genres: Adventure Travel Publisher's Summary:
2010-04-015h 39Explore the Latest Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Memoirs
Explore the Latest Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsNotes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain by Bill BrysonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237060 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Notes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain Series: #9 of Bryson Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 39 minutes Release date: April 1, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.1 of Total 127 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 7 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. In 1995, before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire to move back to the States for a few years with his family, Bill Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly i...
2010-04-0105 minUnlock Top Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & Culture
Unlock Top Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureShakespeare by Bill BrysonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/49411 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shakespeare Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 28 minutes Release date: October 23, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.47 of Total 15 Ratings of Narrator: 3.6 of Total 5 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: Shakespeare: The Illustrated Edition is an exquisitely illustrated, updated edition of Bill Bryson’s bestselling biography of William Shakespeare that takes the reader on an enthralling tour through Elizabethan England and the eccentricities of Shakespearean scholarship. With more than 100 color and black-and-white illustrations throughout, and updated to include recent discoveries, Shakespeare: The Illustrated Edition evokes the su...
2007-10-2305 minGet Lost In A Captivating Full Audiobook On Your Commute.
Get Lost In A Captivating Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Shakespeare by Bill BrysonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/139854to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shakespeare Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Release date: 10-09-07 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 77 ratings Genres: Shakespeare Publisher's Summary:
2007-10-095h 27Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Memoirs
Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsThe Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid: Travels Through my Childhood by Bill BrysonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236429 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid: Travels Through my Childhood Series: #4 of Bryson Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 24 minutes Release date: September 4, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Some say that the first hint that Bill Bryson was not of Planet Earth came when his mother sent him to school in lime-green Capri pants. Others think it all started with his discovery, at the age of six, of a woollen jersey o...
2006-09-0405 min