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Between Two HumidorsBetween Two Humidors Episode 009 > Brandon Oveson & Kendrick WoolstenhulmeIn Episode 009 of "Between Two Humidors", host Jonathan Ruggles and Guests Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme discuss the origins and growth of their cigar brand, Apostate. Oveson and Woolstenhulme met in Utah, where they both used to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Oveson, inspired by his desire to work in the cigar industry, was hired by Woolstenhulme and eventually became the manager of his shop. During the pandemic in 2020, they created a super premium house blend cigar and turned it into a brand, naming it "Apostate" after the concept of someone who rejects...2024-08-021h 18
Deep FutureNuclear Reactor Fuel at the Idaho National Labs – Nicholas WoolstenhulmeOne of the awesome guys that got to meet at the Idaho National Labs is Nicholas Woolstenhulme. He’s a mechanical engineer working on the fuel for nuclear reactors, and his whole career has been working on the fuel for nuclear reactors.He gets to learn about all the fuels that are possible to make, test them out, figure out how to make them better, make them safer, make them more efficient. In this conversation, we dig into that. He brought me an amazing example of a 3d printed model of how fuel can be structured in mo...2024-07-2529 min
Lit and LibationEp. 82 - Piranesi (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-03-301h 06Lit and LibationEp. 81 - Piranesi (Part I)I’m this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss parts 1-4 of the trippy and engrossing Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-03-2243 minLit and LibationEp. 80 - Fledgling (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Fledgling by Octavia Butler 🧛🏻♀️
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-03-0846 minLit and LibationEp. 79 - Fledgling (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Chapters 1-16 of The Fledgling by Octavia Butler.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-03-0152 minLit and LibationEp. 78 - How Far the Light Reaches (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the rest of How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-02-221h 01Lit and LibationEp. 77 - How Far the Light Reaches (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the first half of How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-02-161h 05Lit and LibationEp. 76 - The Villa (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on The Villa by Rachel Hawkins.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-02-0848 minLit and LibationEp. 75 - The Villa ( Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss “The Villa” by Rachel Hawkins.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-02-0151 minLit and LibationEp. 74 - The Furrows (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on The Furrows by Namwali Surpell.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-01-2550 minLit and LibationEp. 73 - The Furrow (Part 1)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Part 1 of The Furrows by Namwali Surpell.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-01-1339 minLit and LibationEp. 72 - The Book of Goose by Yiyun LiIn this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the entirety of The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2023-01-021h 06Lit and LibationEp. 71 - Liberation Day (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the rest of Liberation Day by George Saunders.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-12-0644 minLit and LibationEp. 70 - Liberation Day (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the first several stories of this short story collection, from "Liberation Day" through "Sparrow."
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-11-301h 14Lit and LibationEp. 69 - The Ground Beneath Her Feet (Part III)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on The Ground Beneath Her Feet by Salman Rushdie.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-11-1146 minLit and LibationEp. 68 - The Ground Beneath Her Feet (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss chapters 7-12 of Salman Rushdie’s 1999 novel.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-11-0445 minLit and LibationEp. 67 - The Ground Beneath Her Feet (Part I)I’m this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss chapters 1-6 of Salman Rushdie’s 1999 novel.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-10-2650 minLit and LibationEp. 66 - Autumn by Ali Smith (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Autumn by Ali Smith.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-10-1037 minLit and LibationEp. 65 - Autumn by Ali Smith (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the incredible 2017 novel “Autumn” by Ali Smith. The first of a four season quartet, this book explores the friendship between 32 year-old Elisabeth Demand and 101 year-old Daniel Gluck over the years. This one is beautiful, y’all.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-10-0653 minLit and LibationEp. 64 - Mother of Strangers (Part II)We’re back, lit nerds! I’m this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the rest of Mother of Strangers by Suad Amiry, catch up on some reads on the side, and just generally have a great time after this extended break.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-09-2644 min
From the Back Burner PodcastRussell WoolstenhulmeThis week on the From the Back Burner Podcast, listen in on a conversation I have with Russell Woolstenhulme, a friend and colleague from the Nevada Division of Wildlife Resources. We run the gamut of topics from skinning bobcats to why Nevada has been a vital waterfowl hunting spot for centuries. It's full of interesting technical and practical information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-09-141h 25Lit and LibationEp. 63 - Mother of Strangers (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Mother of Strangers by Saud Amiry.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-08-3048 minLit and LibationEp. 62 - Persuasion (2022)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the film adaptation of Persuasion (2022).
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-08-1759 minLit and LibationEp. 61 - Persuasion by Jane AustenIn this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Persuasion by Jane Austen. Stay tuned for next week's episode where we discuss the the new Netflix adaptation and compare it to the novel!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-08-1245 minLit and LibationEp. 60 - Woman of Light (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Woman of Light.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-08-0151 minLit and LibationEp. 59 - Woman of Light (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss parts one and two of Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-07-261h 00Lit and LibationEp. 58 - The Mothers by Brit BennettIn this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the stunning novel The Mothers by Brit Bennett. Filled to the brim with nuance, complex and relatable characters, and the subtleties of every day experience, this novel will suck you in to the lives of its three main characters. Read and listen to this podcast! We had a blast discussing this one.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-07-191h 24Lit and LibationEp. 57 - Narcopolis (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on the entirety of Narcopolis by Jeet Thayil.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-07-031h 01Lit and LibationEp. 56 - Narcopolis (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Books 1 & 2 of Narcopolis by Jeet Thayil.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-06-2956 minLit and LibationEp. 55 - Ancestor Trouble (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Ancestor Trouble by Maud Newton.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-06-1752 minLit and LibationEp. 54 - Ancestor TroubleIn this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss parts 1-5 of Ancestor Trouble by Maud Newton
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-06-121h 04Lit and LibationEp. 53 - Little Rabbit (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Little Rabbit by Alyssa Songsiridej.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-06-0634 minLit and LibationEp. 52 - Little Rabbit (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie begin their discussion on Little Rabbit by Alyssa Songsiridej. Spoiler alert: we both had very different takes on this incredible debut.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-05-251h 02Lit and LibationEp. 51 - The Hate U Give (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie continue their discussion of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, as well as the film adaptation!
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Lit and LibationEp. 50 - The Hate U Give (Part I)Hello lit nerds! In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. We loved this one, so if you haven't grabbed your copy yet, we highly recommend!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-05-1247 minLit and LibationEp. 49 - Cassandra at the Wedding (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on the impeccable Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker. There's a lot of rambling and catch up and discussion on some additional book/tv recommendations as well!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-05-051h 09Lit and LibationEp. 48 - Cassandra at the Wedding (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker. An absolutely hidden gem of a novel, we are so glad that it's getting the attention it deserves. Spoiler alert up for this episode, as we will be discussing plot points from all sections of the book.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-04-2857 minLit and LibationEp. 47 - Small Pleasures (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up the discussion on Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers and catch up on some other shows/entertainment they’ve been digesting!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-04-191h 05Lit and LibationEp. 46 - Small Pleasures (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers. This will be a two-parter, but spoilers start now!
Follow us on Instagram @litandlibation. Thank you, as always, for your support!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-04-1356 minLit and LibationEp. 45 - Sula (Part II)Follow us on Instagram @litandlibation
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-03-2651 minLit and LibationEp. 44 - Sula (Part I)In this episode, Sadie and Audra discuss the incredible Sula by Toni Morrison. This book will get two episodes, but be warned - SPOILER ALERT. We do discuss the entire novel.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-03-221h 07Lit and LibationEp. 43 - The Book of Form and Emptiness (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the rest of the not-so-great novel The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki. Did we like the book? Nahh. However, we like each other so we still had massive amounts of fun recording this episode.
Our next book pick is Sula by Toni Morrison, which we already know is going to be a much more inspiring, interesting, and thematically satisfying read. Pick up your copy now and get reading.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-03-121h 09Lit and LibationEp. 42 - The Book of Form and Emptiness (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss parts one and two of The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki. This book was kind of a roller-coaster for us, but is ripe for discussion on many important topics such as mental health, consumerism, etc.
Peep our next book pick! Our next read will be Sula by Toni Morrison. We anticipate our first episode on this book dropping March 11th.
Thank you for the support! Follow us on Instagram @litandlibation.
Special thanks to @kendrickzane for your great production skills and the intro/outro....2022-02-261h 00Lit and LibationEp. 41 - Euphoria (Part II)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Euphoria by Lily King. We really love this one 2022-02-121h 06Lit and LibationEp. 40 - Euphoria (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss chapters 1-11 of the absolutely mesmerizing and thought provoking novel Euphoria by Lilly King.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-02-0652 minLit and LibationEp. 39 - A Thousand Ships by Natalie HaynesIn this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the entirety of A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-01-2842 minLit and LibationEp. 38 - Sharks in the Time of Saviors (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on this debut novel by Kawai Strong Washburn. Spoiler alert: we’re obsessed.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2022-01-2155 minLit and LibationEp. 37 - Sharks in the Time of Saviors (Part I)Welcome, lit nerds! Thanks for joining. In this episode, we are discussing Parts 1 and 2 of Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn. This book was on many Top Books of 2020 lists, including former President Barack Obama! It's a sweeping tale of the power of nature, Hawaii, family dynamics and more. We loved this one, so we recommend you join the ride! Again, we will be discussing Parts 1 and 2 of the book, with no spoilers for the ending.
Follow us on Instagram @litandlibation and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and...2022-01-1858 minLit and LibationEp. 36 - Small Things Like TheseHappy New Year, lit nerds! We are started off the new year by discussing the entirety of Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. This book (novella?) was very affecting and we give it a strong recommendation.
Take a look at our Instagram as we will be posting some additional readings regarding the tragic history of Irish Magdalene Laundries.
Don't forget to drop us a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram @litandlibation.
Special thanks to singer-songwriter @kendrickzane for editing this episode and Lauren Howell for the cover art.
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Se...2022-01-0749 minLit and LibationEp. 35 - 2021 Wrap-Up & Giveaway!In this episode, Audra and Sadie reflect on the year, the pod, and our reading years. Also, listen for the special announcement regarding our first ever giveaway!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-12-281h 04Lit and LibationEp. 34 - Little Women (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss volume II of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-12-1251 minLit and LibationEp. 33 - Little Women (Part I)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Volume I of Little Women, or through chapter 23.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-12-031h 01Lit and LibationEp. 32 - Beautiful World, Where Are You?In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss “Beautiful World, Where Are You?” by author Sally Rooney.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-11-271h 02Lit and LibationEp. 31 - The Power of the DogIn this episode, Audra and Sadie tackle the incredible, suspenseful, and tense novel The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage. SPOILER ALERT, as we do discuss the entire novel.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-11-1755 minLit and LibationEp. 30 - The Rime of the Ancyent Mariner (Reading and Discussion)In this episode, Audra and Sadie read and discuss the poem "The Rime of the Ancyent Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published in 1798. Audra slanders Iron Maiden (how dare she?), Sadie has a wildly different interpretation of the poem, and together they come to the realization that they have vastly different taste in celebrity men (we went on a bit of a tangent...).
Our next book is The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage. Extra special thanks this week to @kendrickzane for editing this episode.
Follow us on Instagram @litandlibation and drop us a...2021-10-311h 25Lit and LibationEp. 29 - Frankenstein, 1818 Text (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie dive DEEP into the last part of Frankenstein and the novel as a whole. Maybe we read too much into it? Maybe we’re brilliant. Who knows. Listen and enjoy 🌊
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-10-2250 minLit and LibationEp. 28 - Frankenstein, 1818 Text (Part One)In this episode, Audra and Sadie sit down and discuss volumes I and II of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (the 1818 text, goddammit!)
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-10-171h 02Lit and LibationEp. 27 - Something Wicked This Way Comes Wrap-Up, Movie talk, and BabblesIn this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury (among other things). Don’t forget, our next episode will be covering Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (the 1818 text, goddamn it!)
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-10-0851 minLit and LibationEp. 26: Something Wicked This Way Comes (Part One)Ghouls and ghosts! October is here! In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss sections I and II of this classic novel by Ray Bradbury. This episode contains lots of laughs and some very interesting conversation on the horror genre and a real-life zombie apocalypse!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-10-0147 minLit and LibationEp. 25 - The Office of Historical Corrections (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the novella “The Office of Historical Corrections” by Danielle Evans. Thank you to Kendrick Zane for editing. Follow us on Instagram @litandlibation. Don’t forget to drop a review and check out our other episodes! The next book we will be covering is Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-09-2439 minLit and LibationEp. 24 - The Office of Historical Corrections (Part One)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the short stories included in this collection, as well as their residual trauma from reading The Maidens. We shall never recover.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-09-071h 00Lit and LibationEp. 23 - The MaidensIn this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss (bash) the (absolute garbage) novel that is The Maidens by Alex Michaelides. We are really scratchin' our heads with this one, y'all.
Thank you for listening! Remember to subscribe to the pod and please leave us a review. Don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media. We are @litandlibation on Instagram.
Special thanks to Kendrick Zane for editing and production. You can check out his work on YouTube and Instagram @kendrickzane.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...2021-08-2337 minLit and LibationEp. 22 - Persepolis (Book 2)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-08-1653 minLit and LibationEp. 21 - Persepolis (Book 1)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss book one of the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-08-1049 minLit and LibationEp. 20 - NightwoodIn this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Nightwood by Djuna Barnes. A strange, modernist exploration on the human condition, this book defies expectations and evokes empathy and self-reflection.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-08-0245 minLit and LibationEp. 19 - The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, also adding in some discussion on the film adaptation starring Richard Burton.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-07-2442 minLit and LibationEp. 18 - The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (Part One)In this episode, Audra and Sadie begin their discussion on this classic spy novel written by John Le Carré. Chapters 1-10 are discussed.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-07-1955 minLit and LibationEp. 17 - The Left Hand of Darkness (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie finish their discussion on The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. Enjoy!
As a reminder, our next book is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold by John Le Carre.
Thank you for your support! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes.
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Special thanks to singer/songwriter Kendrick Zane for providing our intro and outro music, a...2021-07-0542 minLit and LibationEp. 16 - The Left Hand of Darkness (Part One)In this episode, Audra and Sadie dive into the Hainish universe as they discuss The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. A hallmark of science fiction, this novel explores gender and sex in a way that is as relevant today as it was back in 1969 when it was published, just after the Stonewall Riots. Chapters 1-14 are covered.
Happy (belated) Pride Month and thank you all so much for your patience with this episode!
Thank you for your support! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple P...2021-07-0454 minLit and LibationEp. 15 - Libertie (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge.
Thank you for your support! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes.
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Special thanks to singer/songwriter Kendrick Zane for providing our intro and outro music, as well as the editing! You can find him and his work on YouTube (www.youtube.com/KendrickZane) and on Instagram @kendrickzane.
Additional thanks to Lauren Howell for providing the cover art!
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Strange OriginsEpisode 32 | Strange ShowersA Note Of Warning: The topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13.This week I delve into the strange things that have fallen from the sky. Whether it’s organic, like the blood rains that have showered down on funeral parties, or the unexplainable blobs of jelly that supposedly come from falling stars, it’s all pretty equally weird. Beware before you listen: this episode will have you looking up at the sky wondering just what will rain down on you next. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patr...2021-06-0624 minLit and LibationEp. 14 - Libertie (Part One)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Pages 1-201 of Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge. A stunning look at motherhood, freedom, and the black diaspora, this book gets a 10/10 from us.
Thank you for your support! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes.
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Special thanks to singer/songwriter Kendrick Zane for providing our intro and outro music, as well as the editing! You can find him and his work on YouTube (www...2021-06-0455 minLit and LibationEp. 13 - The Importance of Being EarnestIn this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Prepare for lots of laughs! Thank you to our listener Mason Archibald for the recommendation!
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Strange OriginsEpisode 31 | ZombiesA Note Of Warning: The topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13.For the first episode of season three of Strange Origins, I deep dive into the history behind Zombies. From werewolf/vampire/ghoul hybrids to the shores of Haiti, the idea of what zombies are has taken on a thousand different forms. That was, until the golden age of monster movies and Hollywood horror, where zombies became something more than flesh-eating, slow-walking creatures from the grave.This week also features a trailer for the podcast Keep It Weird. Be...2021-05-2223 minLit and LibationEp. 12 - Reservation Blues (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Reservation Blues by Sherman Alexie.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-05-1738 minLit and LibationEp. 11 - Reservation Blues (Part One)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Reservation Blues by Sherman Alexie. Beware of sappy, gooey, language at the beginning of the episode when Sadie wishes Audra the happiest of birthdays.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litandlibation/message2021-05-0849 minLit and LibationEp. 10 - Alias Grace (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie wrap up their discussion on Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. Major book/spoilers ahead, so be warned!
Thank you for your support! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Follow us on Instagram: @litandlibation Send us your suggestions and insights at litandlibation@gmail.com
Special thanks to singer/songwriter Kendrick Zane for providing our intro and outro music, as well as the editing! You can find him and his work on YouTube (www.youtube.com/KendrickZane) and on Instagram @kendrickzane.
Additional thanks t...2021-04-301h 15Lit and LibationEp. 09 - Alias Grace (Part One)In this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss chapters 1-33 of Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. Based on true events, this book touches on themes of gender, social inequality, power dynamics, and questions of guilt and innocence. Behind the intensely interesting murder mystery at the core of this story, Atwood gives voice to the underprivileged and underrepresented stories in our collective past.
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Special thanks...2021-04-1654 minLit and LibationEp. 08 - There There (Part Two)In this episode, Audra and Sadie finish their discussion on There, There by Tommy Orange. Following a large cast of Native American characters in Oakland, CA leading up to the Big Oakland Powwow, this novel forces the reader to confront difficult topics of privilege, generational trauma, cultural identity, and the violent history of our nation.
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Special thanks to singer/songwriter Kendrick Zane for providing our intro and outro...2021-04-0931 minLit and LibationEp. 07 - There, There (Part One)In this episode, Audra and Sadie begin their discussion on There, There by Tommy Orange. Following a large cast of Native American characters in Oakland, CA leading up to the Big Oakland Powwow, this novel forces the reader to confront difficult topics of privilege, generational trauma, cultural identity, and the violent history of our nation.
Focusing on themes, rather than plot, this episode would still be a great listen if you did not have the chance to read the book.
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Follow us on...2021-04-0255 minLit and LibationEp. 06 - Hamlet (Bonus Episode)In this special episode, Audra and Sadie discuss the play and production of Hamlet, starring David Tennant and Patrick Stewart, specifically through the lens of our last read Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.
"Gertrude Talks Back" by Margaret Atwood: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BO_KYoRcN7n-PmXmu2O0j3XqIzcZjjoW/view?usp=sharing
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Special thanks to singer/song...2021-03-3137 minLit and LibationEp. 05 - Hamnet by Maggie O'FarrellIn this episode, Audra and Sadie discuss Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. This one’s a heartbreaker.
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Special thanks to singer/songwriter Kendrick Zane for providing our intro and outro music, as well as the editing! You can find him and his work on YouTube (www.youtube.com/KendrickZane) and on Instagram @kendrickzane.
Additional thanks to Lauren Howell for providing the cover art!
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Strange OriginsEpisode 30 | Soul Theft*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13.Souls are a tricky subject. If they do exist, where are they, what are they, and can they be stolen? According to mythology, the answer is yes. From Frog-Men, to burning heads stuck in a flying wheel, to the origin of the myth that cats have nine lives, this Strange Origin is especially strange.(Sidenote: I mispronounce Cat Sith in this episode. It’s actually pronounced Ket Shee. Celtic languages are difficult.) Do you have a st...2021-03-1219 min
Strange OriginsEpisode 29 | MediumshipThe world of psychics is a doozy. This week I dive into the strange lives of Mediums, or rather people who refer to themselves as Mediums. From the Egyptians, to murdered hobos in Spiritualist hotbeds, to mud baths prescribed by a man under hypnosis, psychic activity can get pretty weird. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes!2021-03-0620 minLit and LibationEp. 03 - My Year Abroad (Part One)In this episode, Audra and Sadie begin their discussion on My Year Abroad by Chang Rae Lee, covering chapters 1-14. This book explores the story of a young man, Tiller, whose life is transformed after meeting a charismatic businessman who takes him on an unusual adventure through Asia. This book explores the complexities of life and the human capacity for pain, pleasure, and promise. It forces readers to pay attention, ask questions, and get used to feeling uncomfortable.
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Strange OriginsEpisode 28 | Stairs in the Woods*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13.Would you ever climb a set of stairs you found in the woods? What do you think would happen if you got to the top? This week I dive into the history behind this strange phenomenon and seem to come out with more questions than answers. From missing persons cases to alien abductions, could the stairs in the woods be responsible? According to Reddit, the answer is yes. Do you have a strange story to tell? Em...2021-02-2619 minLit and LibationEp. 01 - Circe (Part One)Welcome to the pod, Lit Nerds! In this episode, your hosts Sadie and Audra discuss Chapters 1-17 of Circe by Madeline Miller.
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Strange OriginsEpisode 27 | Creepy Dolls*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13.From magic Barbies, to automatons, to dummies controlling their masters, there’s a lot of different types of creepy dolls. Join me as I describe my personal feelings towards the little devils, and research the history behind how a cute cuddly toy could transform into something so gosh darn evil. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com to have it read aloud in special episodes. If you love su...2021-02-1224 min
Strange OriginsEpisode 24 | Werewolves*Please note this episode lightly discusses mature themes like cannabilism, murder, torture, and rape, and may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.Did you hear that? I think there’s a werewolf outside. Join me as I deep dive into the history of what makes a werewolf tick. From the myth of full moons to the werewolf trials, there’s a lot about werewolves that makes the back of my neck itch. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a pa...2021-01-1521 min
Strange OriginsEpisode 23 | AngelsIt may have taken Clarence from It’s a Wonderful Life 200 years to earn his wings, but what about the angels with three sets of wings? Spanning across all the Abrahamic religions, angels have done a lot of work to keep the cosmos in order. And some have done a lot of work to bring about the destruction of humanity. Join me this week to learn about the history of Angels, and how sometimes, they aren’t as angelic as you would think. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com.2021-01-0120 minStrange OriginsEpisode 20 | The Ghost ClubFrom the hallowed halls of Trinity College was born The Ghost Club. After decades of lectures, research, and debunkings, where did their interest in the unexplained take them? Apparently, exploding knives, fake mediums, and a Spontaneous Psychophysical Incident Data Electronic Recorder (SPIDER). (Sidenote: I know that I pronounce Cambridge weird. I tried to watch out for that but sometimes my Idaho accent gets the better of me.) Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/strangeoriginspodcast/ If you love supporting things, why not become a co-producer? Visit https://www.patreon.com/StrangeOrigins to become a patron o...2020-12-0320 min
Dan Cable PresentsEpisode 231: Sean WoolstenhulmeSean Woolstenhulme is a musician and singer songwriter. I chatted with Sean about how he got immersed in playing guitar, playing and touring with Lifehouse, The Calling, Abandoned Pools, Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, and Radford. We also talked about Sean shifting gears towards writing his own tunes and the process involved in his first solo release 'A Shameful Display' as well as his project with Jonny Radford, Princess Princess. To keep up with Sean, Princess Princess, and the Dan Cable Presents Podcast, please check out the links below.
Track Listing:
Princess Princess - "Give it Back"
Sean Woolstenhulme - "Built for...2020-11-131h 57
Strange OriginsEpisode 17 | HalloweenAll Hallow’s Eve is a time for sweets, pranks, and talking to the dead. But where exactly did all of these strange and seemingly random traditions originate? From Stingy Jack to pranks that went a little too far, Halloween has more mischievous beginnings than you thought. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes with fantastic benefits including handwritten notes, stickers, merch, and exclusive podcast episodes! Follow me on...2020-10-2916 min
Strange OriginsEpisode 15 | Golems*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week, which involves mention of genocide and death, which may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 13.What makes Golems such strange creatures? In my opinion, it's everything. From their birth to their death, and the religious implications behind the myth, Golems are a lot less simple than you might think. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes...2020-07-1820 min
Strange OriginsEpisode 11 | Winchester MansionIn San Jose, California exists one of the most strangely constructed buildings in the world, and it’s constantly being listed as one of the top ten most haunted locations in America. Join me to find out whether Sarah Winchester was a superstitious looney case with wads of cash, or if there were there other motives behind her building of the Winchester Mansion. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each tier comes wi...2020-04-1924 min
Strange OriginsEpisode 10 | Wendigo*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week, which involves acts of cannibalism and euthanism, and may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13.Wendigos have been here for longer than most immigrants, so why aren’t they better known? Popular in comic books, video games, and even My Little Pony lore, the origin of these creatures hit a little closer to reality than you might like. Join me as I delve into the history and psychology of the Wendigo. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com.2020-04-1223 min
Strange OriginsEpisode 7 | Ghoulish Gargoyles*A note of warning: the topic I discuss this week may not be suitable for listeners younger than 13.Gargoyles: Are they protectors of sacred relics, or are they out to do harm? This week learn about gargoyles, including where that crazy name came from, the Medieval origin of the creature, and stories of their supposed sightings in Texas. Yes, you read that right. Texas. Do you have a strange story to tell? Email me at StrangeOriginsPodcast@gmail.com. Visit Patreon.com/FascinatingProductions to become a patron! You can donate any amount, from $2 up, and each t...2020-03-1619 min