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Poetry MomentJohn Whalen reads "If Those I Loved Were Lost" and "Lost Joy" by Emily DickinsonJohn Whalen reads two poems by Emily Dickinson
2025-08-0401 min
Holy Confident Birth | Catholic Natural Birth + Holistic Motherhood, Birth and Postpartum For Christian MomsSlowing Down & Finding Peace in Motherhood (with Emily Whalen) | Ep. 38In this week's episode, I’m joined by Emily Whalen - a wife, mom, content creator, and passionate voice for intentional and Christ-centered motherhood. Emily shares her journey from working in ministry to becoming a stay-at-home mom, and how her unmedicated birth experience led her to rethink the way she approaches the challenges of motherhood.We dive deep into cultural narratives that portray motherhood as a burden, the power of mindset, and why slow, present living is a radical act of faith in today’s fast-paced world. Emily talks about overstimulation, managing expectations, and how letting go of h...
2025-07-291h 06
It's Been a MinuteSexy & Spiteful: the best books to read this summerIt's summer! Which means Brittany is going to be... 1) outside, 2) chilling, and 3) reading. So it's once again time for It's Been a Minute's annual summer books episode!Celebrated romance authors Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry return to the show to discuss their summer reading recommendations, ranging from spiteful and salacious to sweet and spicy.Books discussed in the episode:Sweet Heat by Bolu BabalolaGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryAnna Karenina by Leo TolstoyThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasLush by Rochelle Dowden-LordCasanova LLC...
2025-06-1818 min
Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast8. Why She Changed Her Mind About Epidurals: Emily Whalen's StorySend us a textIn this episode of Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, I'm sitting down with Emily Whalen (@nurtured_little_nest)—a sweet mama, content creator, and someone I had the honor of serving as her doula. Emily's story is one of transformation: from mental health struggles and medication concerns to discovering the power of mindset in birth, and ultimately experiencing an unmedicated delivery that deepened her understanding of God's love.This isn't just a birth story—it's a testimony of how God uses motherhood to sanctify us, stretch our faith, and...
2025-06-1745 min
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast14: Play It As It Lays - Lauren Emily WhalenCONTENT WARNING: Drug abuse, suicide, pregnancy loss, abortion, divorce, rape, sexual assault, child abuse, child loss, mental illness, lots of others.Lauren Emily Whalen is here to discuss Joan Didion's most celebrated work of fiction: the novel PLAY IT AS IT LAYS. We discuss cool girl myths, aging, mental illness, and worrying about the livers of anyone who lived through the 1970s.Catch Lauren on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenemilywrites/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/laurenemilywrites.bsky.socialWebsite: http://laurenemilywrites.com
2025-06-0432 min
Claire in a ChairHow To: Follow Your Passion with Emily Mechler In this episode I interview Emily Mechler, a inspiring woman who shares her memories, stories, and advice about following your passion! Emily Mechler moved to New York and went on to perform 3 broadway shows, and starred in Wicked as Glinda! Her calming spirit and Glinda energy bring lots of great advice and stories to this episode! She will inspire you to go out and follow your passion!
2024-11-1729 min
This is DemocracyThis is Democracy – Episode 281: Lebanon WarsThis week, Jeremi and Zachary have a discussion with Dr. Emily Whalen about Lebanon’s complex history and its current conflict.
Zachary sets the scene with his poem, "A Prophecy".
Dr. Emily Whalen is a non-resident senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Her first book, The Lebanese Wars, which examines the history of U.S. interventions in the Lebanese Civil War, is forthcoming from Columbia University Press in 2025. She earned her PhD in 2020 from the University of Texas at Austin.
2024-10-2238 min
Story Magic77 - Plot + character in the crime/thriller genre with Marybeth WhalenToday, Emily & Rachel talk about all things plot, character, process, and crime/thriller with guest Marybeth Whalen.What you’ll learn from this episode:How to use character to drive the plot of crime/thriller novelsThe individuality of every writer's processDeveloping characters through interviewsHow process changes over time, from book to book and season to seasonRead Every Moment Since now: https://marybethwhalen.com/books/every-moment-since/Get on Marybeth's newsletter: https://marybethwhalen.substack.com/Marybeth's website: https://marybethwhalen.com/Learn more about The Book Tide: https://thebooktide.substack.com/
2024-10-0346 min
Power-Up With The Most Breakthrough Full Audiobook Today!The Bridge Tender by Marybeth WhalenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/759658to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Bridge Tender
Series: #4 of A Sunset Beach Novel
Author: Marybeth Whalen
Narrator: Laura Jennings
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy their own home. But tha...
2024-06-188h 28Feel This Unforgettable Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.The Bridge Tender by Marybeth WhalenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/759658to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Bridge Tender
Series: #4 of A Sunset Beach Novel
Author: Marybeth Whalen
Narrator: Laura Jennings
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Religious Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy their own home. But...
2024-06-188h 28Start Your Day With A Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook.The Bridge Tender by Marybeth WhalenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/759658to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Bridge Tender
Series: #4 of A Sunset Beach Novel
Author: Marybeth Whalen
Narrator: Laura Jennings
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy their own home. But...
2024-06-188h 28
Enhance Your Knowledge Through the Magic of Full AudiobookBridge Tender Audiobook by Marybeth WhalenListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 759658
Title: Bridge Tender
Author: Marybeth Whalen
Narrator: Laura Jennings
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8:28:00
Language: English
Release date: 06-18-24
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Religious & Inspirational, Contemporary Women
Summary:
A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on.
On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy th...
2024-06-188h 28Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernThe Bridge Tender by Marybeth WhalenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/759658to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Bridge Tender
Series: #4 of A Sunset Beach Novel
Author: Marybeth Whalen
Narrator: Laura Jennings
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy their own home. But tha...
2024-06-188h 28
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernThe Bridge Tender by Marybeth WhalenPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/759658 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bridge Tender Series: #4 of A Sunset Beach Novel Author: Marybeth Whalen Narrator: Laura Jennings Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 28 minutes Release date: June 18, 2024 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy their own home. But...
2024-06-1805 minExplore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Religious FictionThe Bridge Tender by Marybeth WhalenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/759658to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Bridge Tender
Series: #4 of A Sunset Beach Novel
Author: Marybeth Whalen
Narrator: Laura Jennings
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes
Release date: June 18, 2024
Genres: Religious Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy their own home. But...
2024-06-188h 28
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Bridge Tender by Marybeth WhalenPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/759658 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bridge Tender Series: #4 of A Sunset Beach Novel Author: Marybeth Whalen Narrator: Laura Jennings Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 28 minutes Release date: June 18, 2024 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world . . . move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy their own hom...
2024-06-1805 min
Whales CertifiedKimberly Buescher Derucki ....Mother of St.Louis Soccer HOF Future Star Emily Derucki and Senior from Lafayette High School Girls Soccer TeamSend us a texta very supportive Mother of a player on a High School Girls Soccer Team giving the business
2024-05-0833 min
Writing and Editing260. Working with a Co Author, with Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily WhalenSend us a textAuthor Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen discuss the keys to successful co-authoring and their first co-author venture with their book Tomorrow and Tomorrow.We'd also like to congratulate Lillah on her nomination for the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year!https://www.authoroftheyear.org/2024-nominees**Note: There were some issues with the recording and compressing of today's audio, so we apologize in advance, but stick around for a riveting interview.▬Get Tomorrow and Tomorrow:https://www.amazon.com/Tomorrow-Lillah-Lawson/dp...
2024-04-1126 min
Megan's Bookish LifeMacbeth Retellings & Genre Hopping: An Interview with Authors Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily WhalenMegan's Bookish Life had the complete honor of reading a great book that was released in 2023 and then having the authors on the podcast!
*DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN 2023*
The coolest co-writing duo of the new adult domestic horror book, Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen join me for a fun podcast chat! We talk about how Tomorrow and Tomorrow was a Macbeth retelling (and how I slept through English class so I never read Macbeth...), how they co-authored this book while living in separate states, and how creating a synopsis before writing the book made...
2024-03-0228 min
The Busy Romnivores7: New Year, New Us?Does this Fit? The prompt for this episode is: New Year, New Me**There are spoilers in this episode.**There is a gory discussion from 44:25 - 45:45Haley burns out on King of Flames by Kathryn Ann KingsleyKristen remembers New Year Knew You by Evie MitchellMarianna reminisces about Sunny Disposition by Deanna GreySabrina plays The Mate Games: War by K. Loraine and Meg AnneGet Recc’d with these:
2024-01-302h 23
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast4: Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus - Lauren Emily WhalenCW: Misogyny, toxic masculinity, suicide, emotional abuse, mental health (bipolar, depression)John Grey (Ph.D.??) wrote this book in 1992, and we've all been the worse for it. The Musical! On YouTube! https://youtu.be/Wg1DiCSV9l4?si=4x8GMQEoqUWQospN Pre-order I ❤️ JENNIFER COOLIDGE here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lauren-emily-whalen/i-heart-jennifer-coolidge/9780762486373/?lens=running-press Order any of Lauren's books here: https://bookshop.org/contributors/lauren-emily-whalen More ways to enjoy FBOL & Emily J. Edwards!Find Emily's books and professional information at https://www.msem...
2024-01-2427 min
The False Tradeoff#07: Emily Oster: Parenting, Pregnancy & Quality DataSo much conventional wisdom about parenting and pregnancy isn’t actually backed by data. So what happens when you apply a data-driven academic approach to these topics? Emily Oster - a professor of economics and NYT-best selling author who was named to TIME’s most influential people in the world list - joined us this week to weigh in.Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna VassalloLearn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact UsKeep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Mont...
2023-12-1336 min
Talk Bookish To Me#97 - Books about BOOKSTORES & Our Reading GoalsToday, Megan and I share a couple book recommendations and chat about our reading goals.
Megan’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BUOhDd7NvozKAO5uScNUQ?si=b3a10d53a8244317
Megan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Meganhubrex
Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megansbookedup/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast
Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/talkbookishpodcast/
Books Mentioned
Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Tomorrow and Tomorr...
2023-11-2047 min
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast3: Macbeth - Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily WhalenTHE SCOTTISH PLAY is finally making its appearance on FBOL! Possibly the most well-known story of ambition and hubris, Shakespeare's classic MacBeth is an ultimately update-able, dynamic structure for tales of selfishness and defeat. Lillah and Lauren talk about how they adapted the story for their upcoming New Adult Novel, Tomorrow and Tomorrow.Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflitFind Lillah online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LillahLawson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillahlawson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LillahLawson/ Find...
2023-05-1729 min
Fuckbois of LiteratureMacBeth - Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily WhalenTHE SCOTTISH PLAY is finally making its appearance on FBOL! Possibly the most well-known story of ambition and hubris, Shakespeare's classic MacBeth is an ultimately update-able, dynamic structure for tales of selfishness and defeat. Lillah and Lauren talk about how they adapted the story for their upcoming New Adult Novel, Tomorrow and Tomorrow.Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflitFind Lillah online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LillahLawson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillahlawson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LillahLawson/ Find Lauren online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenemilywri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenemilywrites/ Facebook: https...
2023-05-1730 min
EMBody RadioLosing and Finding Yourself Again, Caring for Yourself as a Mom and Entrepreneur, and Using Bloodwork as a Tool for Empowerment | with Katy Whalen and Emily DuncanHave you ever looked in the mirror one day and suddenly not recognized yourself, and not in the most positive way? I think we all have. That was today's guest, Katy Whalen's story after going through pregnancy challenges and becoming a new mom. In today's show, we're talking all about Katy's journey back to herself, what she did to start getting some of her fire back, and how Katy used health + wellness tools like bloodwork to help her gain a better understanding of her body and how to support it so that she could get to feeling her best...
2023-01-121h 02
Fuckbois of Literature27: Forever - Lauren Emily WhalenMy beloved Lauren Emily Whalen is back to discuss one of the greatest YA novels of all time: Jude Blume's FOREVER. Ralph aside, this is groundbreaking novel that continues to uphold some of the greatest tenets of writing for teens: treat them with respect and dignity.Buy Lauren's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Emily-Whalen/e/B09CVB7W91/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1Follow Lauren on Social Media: https://twitter.com/laurenemilywriBecome a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflitBuy Emily's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Emily-J-Edwards/e/B0B21Y87J2...
2022-10-1935 min
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast27: Forever - Lauren Emily WhalenMy beloved Lauren Emily Whalen is back to discuss one of the greatest YA novels of all time: Jude Blume's FOREVER. Ralph aside, this is groundbreaking novel that continues to uphold some of the greatest tenets of writing for teens: treat them with respect and dignity.Buy Lauren's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Emily-Whalen/e/B09CVB7W91/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1Follow Lauren on Social Media: https://twitter.com/laurenemilywriBecome a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflitBuy Emily's books here: https...
2022-10-1933 min
Garlic Girls10. Nicotine NightmaresHere we are yet again talking about sex(uality). Sexuality is a universal experience, right? Mix it with Big Alcohol and Big Nicotine, and you get possibly a hate crime?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-06-0745 min
Garlic Girls9. Written in the StarsCatfishing isn’t limited to pictures; sometimes the rest of a dating profile is where the real lies are found. Does quantity or quality matter more when it comes to good sex? Or does astrology play a bigger role in determining compatibility? At least there’s always hardcorn to turn to on those lonely nights.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-05-3155 minGarlic Girls8. Corny GirlsCorn and Garlic, a recipe for scrumptious S words seeping with seduction. What would it take for you to make a porno? Sex tapes versus pornos, what's really the difference?Trigger warning: uncomfy sex topics that get kinda real--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-05-241h 01
Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling PodcastEpisode #14 with Lauren Emily Whalen and "Take Her Down"Listener Advisory: Strong Language
About The Author: Lauren Emily Whalen is the author of three books for young adults, including Two Winters, a queer YA reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. Lauren is a freelance writer, professional performer, and very amateur aerialist who is an unabashed devotee of the Bard. She lives in Chicago with her cat, Versace, and an apartment full of books.
Title: Take Her Down
Genre: Young Adult
Book Synopsis: In this queer YA retelling of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, stakes at Augustus Magnet School are cutthr...
2022-05-1322 minGarlic Girls7. Damn Daniel, Back At it AgainBack from vacay, here to stay-ay. We forgot what we talked about when it was time to write this synopsis. Hawaii and the Bahamas were fun - listen in, friend. Buckle up Buttercup.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-05-091h 16
A Piece of Pie: The Queer Film PodcastRomeo + Juliet & 10 Things I Hate About YouClick here to send us a message!Writer and contributor Lauren Emily Whalen returns to the podcast to discuss her new novel, Take Her Down, a YA re-telling of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar! To commemorate it's release, she agreed to discuss two of our generation's most beloved Shakespeare adaptations; Romeo + Juliet and 10 Things I Hate About You.
2022-05-051h 40This is DemocracyThis is Democracy – Episode 192: Syria and UkraineToday, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Dr. Emily Whalen and discuss the history and current situation of the civil war in Syria, Russia's involvement in that civil war, and how that conflict parallels the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Zachary sets the scene with his poem "Shadows at the Door."
This episode of This is Democracy was mixed and mastered by Karoline Pfeil and Morgan Honaker.
2022-04-2100 min
Garlic Girls6. Ready To MingleThe Garlic Girls return from Las Vegas reflective on what it means to find love. Is it out there? Are we doomed? Or are we just not looking in the right place? For now, grab your water and prepare for the dry spell.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-04-1238 min
Garlic Girls5. We're Not Done Being KinkyThe world of kinks deserves its own podcast, so much that we needed to dive deeper in a second episode. Explore the kinks that we've tried and won't be again and the ones we would like to see more of. Somehow we managed to go on a tangent about SATs during this 🤷♀️--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-04-0432 min
Garlic Girls4. The Big O and The Big NoLet’s talk about sex, baby - Garlic Girls style. In this episode, we explore what makes up good sex, good head, and everything in between that leads to The Big O, and of course touch on The Big No, or what is guaranteed to get you kicked out of our bedrooms. That is, if you don’t storm out first.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-03-2735 min
Garlic Girls3. Let's TikTok About itJoin the garlic girls for a fireside chat on everything from Anna Delvey’s accent to ZYoutube (the z is silent). This episode was a bit off the cuff and meta at times, as the girls attempt to discover their niche in the world of podcasting.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-03-2134 min
Garlic Girls2. Snaps, Apps and AssHave you ever sent a nude? What are your favorite (and not so favorite) dating apps? Did Snapchat change the game of social media? Tune in for takes hotter than your Tinder flame. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-03-1443 min
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast2: Julius Caesar + Take Her Down - Lauren Emily WhalenPRE-ORDER TAKE HER DOWN BY LAUREN EMILY WHALEN, RELEASING ON THE IDES OF MARCH: Bold Strokes BooksIndieBoundBarnes & NobleAmazonFollow Lauren on Social Media:TwitterInstagramHer websiteLauren joins us once again to discuss the source text of her new novel: Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR. Not just a history, but more of a Law & Order "ripped from the headlines" dramatization, the play discusses motivations, hate, regret, and thinking ahead towards your own legacy.Join FBOL on social media:TwitterInstagramWatch Damian Lewis perform "Friends...
2022-03-0826 min
Fuckbois of Literature2: Julius Caesar + Take Her Down - Lauren Emily WhalenPRE-ORDER TAKE HER DOWN BY LAUREN EMILY WHALEN, RELEASING ON THE IDES OF MARCH: Bold Strokes BooksIndieBoundBarnes & NobleAmazonFollow Lauren on Social Media:TwitterInstagramHer websiteLauren joins us once again to discuss the source text of her new novel: Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR. Not just a history, but more of a Law & Order "ripped from the headlines" dramatization, the play discusses motivations, hate, regret, and thinking ahead towards your own legacy.Join FBOL on social media:TwitterInstagramWatch Damian Lewis perform "Friends, Romans, Countrymen": https://youtu.be/q89MLuLSJgk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2022-03-0828 min
Garlic Girls1. Polygamy and the Sanctity of MarriageExplore polygamy and the sanctity of marriage with the Garlic Girls! Why should women opt for polygamy? Does marriage even mean anything? What are you looking for in a partner? What is the ultimate test to see if this person is the right partner?Disclaimer: These girls don't know anything about anything. Do not take any medical, financial or legal advice from these girls. If you choose to do so, do so at your own risk.This episode is brought to you by Nannocare™ - Visit their website: https://nannocare.com/ to learn more about ho...
2022-03-071h 00
Garlic GirlsTRAILER: You Asked, We TriedWe have no idea what we're doing, but it is what it is. From Tik Tok, to Ted Kaczynski, to the Mandela Effect, join us on a journey through the minds of the Garlic Girls. P.S. We don't have a microphone yet so the quality isn't great, but the next one will be better!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garlic-girls/support
2022-03-0130 min
Cookbook Divas PodcastCookbooks for the Second Week of January 2022Cookbook Divas Podcast Episode #39: Cookbooks for the Second Week of January 2022Here are new cookbooks coming out the second week of January! It's a small haul, still exciting!SHOW NOTES for Cookbook Divas Podcast(Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you)The Six Vegan Sisters Everyday Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes for Plant-Based Comfort Food, by Six Vegan Sisters – Jan...
2022-01-1416 min
Peace MealEpisode 66: A Compilation of Advice for Those Doubting RecoveryEpisode description:
In this special holiday episode, we have compiled some powerful insights on recovery from several of our 2021 guests who have experienced it themselves. Throughout the year, we asked our podcast guests with a personal eating disorder story this question: “What would you tell someone listening who believes recovery isn’t possible for them?” This episode features some of the answers we received in response.
Many of our guests share how they once thought that recovery wasn’t possible for them as well, but every little step they made toward healing was so important. While acknowledging how challenging recovery can be, the...
2021-12-2200 min
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast47: The Nutcracker - Lauren Emily WhalenCW: Injury, menstruation, some intimated underage sex, it’s weird.Is THE NUTCRACKER a ballet? Yes. Is it also a novella by ETA Hoffmann? Yes. It’s a Christmas miracle that Lauren Emily Whalen (@laurenemilywri, laurenemilywrites.com) is here to discuss all the different ways we can have a sexual awakening to small kitchen appliances!Buy Lauren's books!Be A Patron: Patreon.com/fuckboisoflitLink to ETA Hoffmann texts: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2008Link to The Hard Nut Part 1 // Part 2Link to Boston Ballet Trepak http...
2021-12-2227 min
Fuckbois of Literature47: The Nutcracker - Lauren Emily WhalenCW: Injury, menstruation, some intimated underage sex, it’s weird.Is THE NUTCRACKER a ballet? Yes. Is it also a novella by ETA Hoffmann? Yes. It’s a Christmas miracle that Lauren Emily Whalen (@laurenemilywri, laurenemilywrites.com) is here to discuss all the different ways we can have a sexual awakening to small kitchen appliances!Buy Lauren's books!Be A Patron: Patreon.com/fuckboisoflitLink to ETA Hoffmann texts: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2008Link to The Hard Nut Part 1 // Part 2Link to Boston Ballet Trepak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgyliXHF9j8 // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-qV...
2021-12-2229 min
Lez Talk About Books, Baby!Lez Talk About Books, Baby! An Interview with Lauren Emily WhalenGreat interview this week with my guest Lauren Emily Whalen. She talks about her latest release, Two Winters and upcoming release, Take Her Down.
2021-09-2435 min
Fuckbois of Literature34: Love's Labour's Lost - Lauren Emily WhalenLauren Emily Whalen (@LaurenEmilyWri) joins us this week to discuss the Shakespearean sex farce LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST. Everyone loves a strong, saucy lady PLUS at least two scenes of masks! What's not to love about this play?Listen to the full hour-long episode on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflitOrder Lauren’s book based on THE WINTER’S TALE now!Two Winters (physical copies): https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781636790190Two Winters (digital copies): https://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/two-winters-by-lauren-emily-whalen-3581-bFollow FBOL:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fuckboisoflitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/fuckboisoflit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2021-09-2213 min
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast34: Love's Labour's Lost - Lauren Emily WhalenLauren Emily Whalen (@LaurenEmilyWri) joins us this week to discuss the Shakespearean sex farce LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST. Everyone loves a strong, saucy lady PLUS at least two scenes of masks! What's not to love about this play?Listen to the full hour-long episode on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflitOrder Lauren’s book based on THE WINTER’S TALE now!Two Winters (physical copies): https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781636790190Two Winters (digital copies): https://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/two-winters-by-lauren-emily-whalen-3581-bFollow FBOL:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com...
2021-09-2212 min
Tom BevanTom Bevan (09/12/21) - Remembering 9/11 & Joe Biden's Vaccine MandateJohn Kass joins Tom to start the show to share his disappointment in how our culture has developed since 9/11. Professor Charles Lipson discusses why President Biden's vaccine mandate for federal workers is so troubling. Later in the show, Bill Whalen covers the California recall election and Emily Jashinsky discusses what the future of political reporting might look like.
2021-09-1341 minTom BevanTom Bevan (08/01/2021) - Guests: Emily Jashinsky / Susan Crabtree / Bill Whalen / Carl Cannon.Tom Bevan (08/01/2021) - Guests: Emily Jashinsky / Susan Crabtree / Bill Whalen / Carl Cannon. The California Governor Recall, COVID Comeback, and Olympic surprises.
2021-08-0240 minPeace MealEpisode 56: The Healing Power of Horses with Lisa WhalenEpisode description:
Lisa Whalen, PhD, is the author of Stable Weight: A Memoir of Horses, Hunger, and Hope. Her writing has also appeared in An Introvert in an Extrovert World, The Simpsons’ Beloved Springfield, Introvert, Dear, and Adanna, among other publications. Lisa teaches writing and literature at North Hennepin Community College and is an equestrian and volunteer for the Animal Humane Society.
In this episode of Peace Meal, Lisa describes two key components of her eating disorder recovery: writing and horseback riding. Underscoring the multifaceted nature of the healing process, she reflects on how writing and riding each offered unique le...
2021-07-2136 min
The Emily ProgramEpisode 56: The Healing Power of Horses with Lisa WhalenEpisode description:
Lisa Whalen, PhD, is the author of Stable Weight: A Memoir of Horses, Hunger, and Hope. Her writing has also appeared in An Introvert in an Extrovert World, The Simpsons’ Beloved Springfield, Introvert, Dear, and Adanna, among other publications. Lisa teaches writing and literature at North Hennepin Community College and is an equestrian and volunteer for the Animal Humane Society.
In this episode of Peace Meal, Lisa describes two key components of her eating disorder recovery: writing and horseback riding. Underscoring the multifaceted nature of the healing process, she reflects on ho...
2021-07-2136 min
We'd Rather Be ReadingChapter 24 - To all the books I’ve loved before - Summer specialThis weeks summer special is a goodie! Lia and Jerrica share their favorite books ever read, fave authors, and a few novels that have inspired them along the way. While we don’t always agree - cough cough - Jane Austin, we always encourage the love of reading! Listen in to hear our top ten best and a few of the worst. This episode will give you all the summer reading inspo you need! Happy summer everyone!!!All the books we recommend:Jane Eyre – Charlotte BrontëWuthering Heights – Emily BrontëA court of thorns & roses ...
2021-07-1341 min
Bailrigg FMInterview with organiser of the petition to end Lancaster Uni's collaboration with BAE systemsIn February, Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria announced a collaboration to develop a new campus in Barrow-in-Furness, a collaboration which will involve wkring closely with 'key businesses, including BAE systems', a company which produces weapons. However, in response to this, staff member Emily Heath, along with other members of staff at Lancaster University, set up a petition calling for an end to working with BAE systems, News Manager Lucy Whalen spoke to Emily to find out more...
2021-03-3111 min
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast7: Shakespeare's Other WitchesAfter discussing THE WINTER'S TALE with Lauren Emily Whalen last week, I began to obsess over the role of incantation and women's speech in THE WINTER'S TALE and other Shakespeare plays. The quantity, quality, and goals of women's speech in Shakespeare's plays is directly tied to the view of womanhood and witchcraft under King James I of England.Get the transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NR-ZnbbN_Db5M7tJGY9l7zEMxhxnLZ6O5i3NwaALdCY/edit?usp=sharingPre-order Lauren’s book based on THE WINTER’S TALE now!Two Winters (physical copies): https://www.indi...
2021-03-2427 min
F***bois of Literature Book Podcast6: The Winter's Tale - Lauren Emily WhalenLauren Emily Whalen (@LaurenEmilyWri) joins us this week to discuss the Shakespearean magical comedy/tragedy THE WINTER’S TALE. It’s weirdly #GirlBoss forward with a healthy dash of classist beyond belief, and a smidgeon of body horror. What could go wrong?Pre-order Lauren’s book based on THE WINTER’S TALE now! Two Winters (physical copies): https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781636790190Two Winters (digital copies): https://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/two-winters-by-lauren-emily-whalen-3581-bFollow FBOL:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fuckboisoflit Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fuckboisoflit Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflit More ways to enjo...
2021-03-171h 02
Alpha Dad ProjectEpisode # 33 – Top Rated MMA – Erik AllenMichael talks to Top Rated MMA Podcast Host, Erik Allen about overcoming a turbulent childhood and rising up to help Veterans and serve others.About ErikI am a "go getter" who loves networking and connecting with people. I am an extremely hard worker dedicated to being successful in all things. I might fall but I get back up and keep going. I am an Entrepreneur, Relationship builder, and Marketing expert. I didn't have the money for college but I have worked really hard to gain knowledge through experience and self taught. I love to learn and re...
2020-12-1138 min
Be The SerpentEpisode 75: Bread and RosesOn today's episode, we're talking about bards and storytellers! What is art even FOR? The tentpoles this week are Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey, “With a Conquering Air” by inexplicifics, and When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo.
Other Stuff We Mentioned
Chronicles of Ghadid series by K. A. Doore
Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Mad Max: Fury Road meme face
Viable Paradise roommates
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
Murder wife from Luthe...
2020-12-021h 03
Nice Jewish FangirlsWhat Are Jew Afraid Of? (Episode 48)BOO! The Nice Jewish Fangirls are joined by horror screenwriter and scary-stuff aficionado Avishai Weinberger to explore the whys and hows and what-fors of horror storytelling. Why do frights and freak-outs appeal to us (well, some of us!)? What's the difference between horror and tragedy? And how should newbies and scardy-cats explore the genre -- and what can we gain from facing our fears?
This week's current obsessions include The Return of the Thief by Megan Whalen Turner, Wentworth, Emily in Paris, and The Boys!
Follow Avishai on Twitter @avishaiw, and watch his short film THIRD DATE here! https://youtu...
2020-11-191h 22
Yet Another MCU PodcastCaptain America: The Winter SoldierPhase 2, Episode 3
Captain America returns to battle Hydra...er, we mean S.H.I.E.L.D... No! It's Hydra! It'a been Hydra all along! Chris Evans returns as the titular hero along with Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Emily VanCamp, Robert Redford and, of course, Samuel L. Jackson.
Pat Whalen and Mike Field are once again joined by Mike Butler from (https://forgotten-cinema.captivate.fm/) as they break down this 2014 MCU film, although Butler isn't a fan of this movie. He talks about the last 45 minutes and how they betray the first two acts of the movie. Also...
2020-10-201h 05
Book BistroMost Anticipated Books For October, 2020This week, Brooke, Stacy, Shannon, Kristin, Sara, and Natalia discuss some of their most anticipated October releases. Books mentioned are:
Tana French, The Searcher
Olivia Dade, Spoiler Alert
Hazel Gaynor, When We Were Young and Brave
Mara Fitzgerald, Beyond the Ruby Veil (Beyond the Ruby Veil #1)
Sophie Kinsella, Love Your Life
Lisa Jackson, You Betrayed Me (San Fransisco #3)
Lisa Jewell, Invisible Girl
T Kingfisher, The Hollow Places
Emily Carpenter, Reviving the Hawthorn Sisters
Michelle Sagara, The Emperor's Wolves (Wolves...
2020-09-2559 min
Dear ReaderW, or The Memory of Childhood / Trust ExerciseMichael struggles with an unconventional mashup of holocaust memoir and
sports-based dystopia in Georges Perec’s W, or The Memory of
Childhood, while Emily is captivated by the sexual
politics of Susan Choi’s Trust Exercise, yet
frustrated by its open-ended narrative. They talk about trauma, memory, age
gaps in dating, and visualizing the things you read.
Show Notes.
Georges Perec: W, or The Memory of Childhood.
Susan Choi: Trust Exercise.
If you enjoy this podcast and are able to, please consider supporting us (and
our network) on Patreon. Thanks!
2020-09-0453 min
Dear Reader11. W, or The Memory of Childhood / Trust Exercise.Michael struggles with an unconventional mashup of holocaust memoir and sports-based dystopia in Georges Perec’s W, or The Memory of Childhood, while Emily is captivated by the sexual politics of Susan Choi’s Trust Exercise, yet frustrated by its open-ended narrative. They talk about trauma, memory, age gaps in dating, and visualizing the things you read.
2020-09-0400 min
The Live DropA Profile of Life in Beirut and Lebanon's History of Unrest with Middle East Historian Emily WhalenEmily Whalen is a historian of U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East. She is a doctoral candidate in History at the University of Texas - Austin, and an Earnest May pre-doctoral fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. Soon to be Dr. Whalen essentially offers a thorough country profile starting literally with ancient history to the present unrest in Lebanon. We discuss how the political system represents the various ethnic and sectarian groups and their identities in modern day Lebanon, along with an explanation of the rise...
2020-06-2050 min
All of the Above PodcastS3E10 -Serving our LGBTQ+ Youth ft. Emily Grijalva and Erin WhalenOur schools have undoubtedly done a poor job of serving our LGBTQ+ students. What are schools doing now to correct this, and what work still needs to be done in order to ensure that our LGBTQ+ students are given the education they deserve? We sit down with two transformative educators - Emily Grijalva and Erin Whalen - to discuss their work and advocacy for LGBTQ+ students. But first, we explore recent headlines in education regarding climate change curriculum, underprepared special education teachers, and a district that’s now allowing students to miss school for political protest. ***Please consider subscribing to ou...
2020-02-071h 08
Providence College PodcastAround the world with PC FulbrightsIn this podcast, six alumni who were awarded Fulbright fellowships to teach or do research in Nepal, Argentina, Spain, and the Czech Republic share how their experiences changed their lives and informed their career paths. Hear from Alanna Smith ’14 (Nepal), Emily Kennedy ’15 (Argentina), Vince Whalen ’15 (Spain), Kelley Garland ’16 (Czech Republic), Abby Guerino ’16 (Spain), and Jennifer Dorn ’18 (Czech Republic) in a discussion hosted by Dr. Dara Mulderry, director of national and international fellowships in the Center for Engaged Learning.Follow the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play and YouTube. Visit Providen...
2019-12-1656 minDear ReaderThe Innocents / French ExitMichael is captivated by the brutality and isolation of pre-modern
Newfoundland in Michael Crummey’s The
Innocents, while Emily delights in the “tragedy of
manners” and the woes of bored rich people fallen on hard times in Patrick
deWitt’s French Exit. They talk about puberty,
death, forgiveness, the neuroses of the wealthy, and how to be friends in the
21st century.
Show Notes.
Michael Crummey: The Innocents.
Patrick deWitt: French Exit.
Michael's bodybuilding
routine (his
show happened!).
Support Dear Reader on Patreon and chat with
us about books on our m...
2019-11-281h 03
Dear Reader10. The Innocents / French Exit.Michael is captivated by the brutality and isolation of pre-modern Newfoundland in Michael Crummey's The Innocents, while Emily delights in the “tragedy of manners” and the woes of bored rich people fallen on hard times in Patrick deWitt’s French Exit. They talk about puberty, death, forgiveness, the neuroses of the wealthy, and how to be friends in the 21st century.
2019-11-2800 minDear ReaderMy Sister, the Serial Killer / MiddlemarchMichael posits that George Eliot’s Middlemarch
(“the most Victorian of Victorian novels”) is the anti-Atlas Shrugged, while
Emily considers just how much thicker blood is than water with Oyinkan
Braithwaite’s My Sister, the Serial Killer.
They talk about sibling bonds, literary awards, adolescent reading habits, and
trying to be a good person.
Show Notes.
Oyinkan Braithwaite: My Sister, the Serial Killer.
George Eliot: Middlemarch.
The Spouter-Inn’s episode on Middlemarch
and bonus episode with Michael!
Brittany Runs a Marathon
[trailer].
Virginia Woolf: Orlando.
Megan Gail...
2019-10-1748 min
Dear Reader9. My Sister, the Serial Killer / Middlemarch.Michael posits that George Eliot’s Middlemarch (“the most Victorian of Victorian novels”) is the anti-Atlas Shrugged, while Emily considers just how much thicker blood is than water with Oyinkan Braithwaite’s My Sister, the Serial Killer. They talk about sibling bonds, literary awards, adolescent reading habits, and trying to be a good person.
2019-10-1700 min
Black-Eyed N BluesCadillac | BEB 386Playlist:
Brody Buster’s One Man Band, The Reason,
The Daylights, Mad House Jump,
Bobby Saxton, Trying To Make A Living,
Myles Goodwyn, Sick And Tired (Of Being Sick And Tired),
Doug Duffey And BADD, Have You Ever?,
S.E. Willis And THe Willing, If You Don’t Want Me,
The B. Christopher Band, Tried To Keep You Satisfied,
Jeff Chaz, Blues Buffet,
The McNaMarr Project, Cry With Me,
Brad Heller, Time’s The Enemy,
Janiva Magness, Fortunate Son,
Lena & The Slide Brothers, Eldorado,
Wentus Blues...
2019-10-092h 17Dear ReaderCarrying the Fire / City of GirlsMichael joins his name-twin on the greatest adventure undertaken by humankind
and finds him companionable, warm, and wise in Carrying the
Fire, while Emily breaks down the walls of the
“chick lit” ghetto to revel in City of Girls, a
surprising story of feminine sexual liberation. They talk about utopian
projects, the curse of popularity, non-traditional chosen families, and the
value of blending the sciences and the humanities.
Show Notes.
Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins.
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner.
Dear Columbia, Mich...
2019-08-2645 min
Dear Reader8. Carrying the Fire / City of Girls.Michael joins his name-twin on the greatest adventure undertaken by humankind and finds him companionable, warm, and wise in Carrying the Fire, while Emily breaks down the walls of the “chick lit” ghetto to revel in City of Girls, a surprising story of feminine sexual liberation. They talk about utopian projects, the curse of popularity, non-traditional chosen families, and the value of blending the sciences and the humanities.
2019-08-2600 minDear ReaderBlindness / Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun ClubEmily strongly recommends an encounter with the disorienting bleakness and
collapse of Nobel Laureate José Saramago’s
Blindness, while Michael strongly recommends an
encounter with the soul-wracking cruelty and violence of Megan Gail Coles’s
Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun
Club. They talk about a relentless duty of care
forced on women, social breakdowns, Portugal, misogyny, and vulnerability.
Show Notes.
Blindness by José Saramago.
Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club by
Megan Gail Coles.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang.
Michael’s essay At the B...
2019-07-131h 01
Dear Reader7. Blindness / Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club.Emily strongly recommends an encounter with the disorienting bleakness and collapse of Nobel Laureate José Saramago’s Blindness, while Michael strongly recommends an encounter with the soul-wracking cruelty and violence of Megan Gail Coles’s Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club. They talk about a relentless duty of care forced on women, social breakdowns, Portugal, misogyny, and vulnerability.
2019-07-1300 minDear ReaderNewfoundland Portfolio / Convenience Store WomanMichael thinks about history and community through reading Newfoundland
Portfolio, a collection of obituaries by J.M.
Sullivan, while Emily considers the abnormality of the hypernormal and
different ways of being happy in Sayaka Murata’s Convenience Store
Woman. They talk about Newfoundland, independent
bookstores, summer reading, the service industry, and problematic attitudes
toward low-prestige jobs.
Show Notes.
Newfoundland Portfolio: A History in Portraits by
J.M. Sullivan.
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata.
Lanier Phillips, the
African-American sailor who was rescued from a shipwreck by Newfoundlanders in
the 1940s.
...
2019-06-011h 01
Dear Reader6. Newfoundland Portfolio / Convenience Store Woman.Michael thinks about history and community through reading Newfoundland Portfolio, a collection of obituaries by J M. Sullivan, while Emily considers the abnormality of the hypernormal and different ways of being happy in Sayaka Murata’s Convenience Store Woman. They talk about Newfoundland, independent bookstores, summer reading, the service industry, and problematic attitudes toward low-prestige jobs.
2019-05-3100 min
No Thanks We're BookedEpisode 34: Current Reads, Next Reads, and Overwhelmed with the TBRIn today's episode, we discuss what we're currently reading, what we hope to pick up soon (hint: When your TBR list is long, it's overwhelming to know what to pick up next), Anne Bogel's summer reading list, why it's so hard to commit to series, and much more! Books mentioned: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Beartown by Fredrik Backman Us Against You by Fredrik Backman A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield What to Expect When You’re Expe...
2019-05-2934 minDear ReaderAn Artist of the Floating World / The House of the SpiritsMichael picks at the banality of evil portrayed in Kazuo Ishiguro’s An
Artist of the Floating World, while Emily
desperately wants to finish Isabel Allende’s enchanting work of magical
realism, The House of the Spirits, but is
prevented from it by living on a windswept rock in the North Atlantic. They
talk about art that depicts difficult and unpleasant things, spoilers, moral
culpability, second-guessing your tastes, and history repeating itself.
Show Notes.
An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro.
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende.
2019-05-011h 02
Dear Reader5. An Artist of the Floating World / The House of the Spirits.Michael picks at the banality of evil protrayed in Kazuo Ishiguro's An Artist of the Floating World, while Emily desperately wants to finish Isabel Allende's enchanting work of magical realism, The House of the Spirits, but is prevented from it by living on a windswept rock in the North Atlantic.
2019-04-3000 min
Making of a Historian132: The Lebanese Civil War With Emily WhalenIf you like the show, subscribe! Give us a rating on iTunes! Tell your in-laws!
This episode we learn all about the Lebanese Civil War, which lasted a whopping FIFTEEN YEARS from 1975 to 1990. If you know anything about the Lebanese Civil War, you know that it is complicated. It’s sometimes presented as a sectarian conflict—Christians against Muslims; but it’s also a conflict between the city and the country, a regional conflict, and a stage for the Cold War. But this episode will help you understand all the ins and outs of the conflict. PhD Candidate Emily Whalen, from U...
2019-04-3050 minDear ReaderKid Gloves / The Thin PlaceEmily thinks the world would be a better place if everyone read Lucy Knisley’s
graphic novel account of her difficult pregnancy, Kid
Gloves, while Michael rhapsodizes about
experiments in empathy and postmodern mysticism spurred on by Kathryn Davis’s
The Thin Place. They talk about myths and
misconceptions of pregnancy, pain, sex ed, medieval mysticism, and whether
reading teaches empathy.
Show Notes.
Kid Gloves by Lucy Knisley.
The Thin Place by Kathryn Davis.
The Dollop’s “Childbirth in
America” podcast (in part about
twilight sleep).
Lucy Knisley’s Instagram.
2019-03-3055 min
Dear Reader4. Kid Gloves / The Thin Place.Emily thinks the world would be a better place if everyone read Lucy Knisley's graphic novel account of her difficult pregnany, Kid Gloves, while Michael rhapsodizes about experiments in empathy and postmodern mysticism spurred on by Kathryn Davis’s The Thin Place.
2019-03-3000 minDear Readerliterally show me a healthy person / The WifeMichael found the formal experiments and wild content of Darcie Wilder’s
literally show me a healthy person to be
compelling but not without knots, while Emily enjoys the nuance of Meg
Wolitzer’s novel The Wife. They talk about
delayed adolescence, the unacknowledged genius of the wives of ‘great’ men,
representation and appropriation, and the twitter aesthetic. Also, Dear Reader
observes Michael’s birthday!
Show Notes.
literally show me a healthy person by Darcie
Wilder.
The Wife by Meg Wolitzer.
Transcription by Kate Atkinson.
2019-02-2643 min
Dear Reader3. literally show me a healthy person / The Wife.Michael found the formal experiments and wild content of Darcie Wilder’s literally show me a healthy person to be compelling but not without knots, while Emily enjoys the nuance of Meg Wolitzer’s novel The Wife.
2019-02-2600 minDear ReaderThe Penelopiad / Circe / The Lonesome BodybuilderEmily found Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad to
be a missed opportunity, especially when compared to Madeline Miller’s
Circe, while Michael was delighted by Yukiko
Motoya’s unsettling and strange short stories in The Lonesome
Bodybuilder. They talk about the characters on the
margins of great stories, what book to bring to the hospital, adaptating the
classics, and what to do with novellas. Emily’s new baby (hooray!) makes a
brief cameo.
Show Notes.
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood.
Circe by Madeline Miller.
The Lonesome Bodybuilder by Yukiko Motoya.
The Ha...
2019-02-0142 min
Dear Reader2. The Penelopiad & The Lonesome Bodybuilder.Emily and Michael talk about The Penelopiad (Margaret Atwood), Circe (Madeline Miller), The Lonesome Bodybuilder (Yukiko Motoya), and what books not to bring to the hospital.
2019-02-0100 min
A Piece of Pie: The Queer Film PodcastMulholland Drive & Gone GirlClick here to send us a message!This week we're joined by writer and film critic, Lauren Emily Whalen, as she brings her two of her favorite films, Mulholland Drive and Gone Girl! As always, the important questions; Did she know she was choosing films by our favorite directors? What do these blonde, beautiful, duplicitous femme fatales have in common and how do these male filmmakers influence the telling of their story? Does Billy Ray Cyrus remember being in Mulholland Drive? When do you pause to see Ben Affleck's penis? All this and more on Episode 24 of a...
2019-01-311h 28Dear ReaderHow to Be Famous / Chrono TriggerEmily found Caitlin Moran’s How to Be Famous to
be both hilarious and politically necessary. Michael went on a 16-bit
nostalgia binge with Michael P. Williams’s Chrono
Trigger. They talk about bad sex in the #metoo
era, the art of translation, persistence in the face of catastrophe, and
burning out on reading.
Show Notes.
How to Be Famous by Caitlin Moran.
Chrono Trigger by Michael P. Williams.
Persuasion by Jane Austen.
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood.
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.
2019-01-1759 min
Dear Reader1. How to Be Famous / Chrono Trigger.Emily found Caitlin Moran’s How to Be Famous to be both hilarious and politically necessary. Michael went on a 16-bit nostalgia binge with Michael P. Wilson’s Chrono Trigger. They talk about bad sex in the #metoo era, the art of translation, persistence in the face of catastrophe, and burning out on reading.
2019-01-1700 min
Dear Reader0. Coming Soon.Coming soon to Megaphonic: Dear Reader. Two old friends want to know: What have you read lately?
2019-01-1100 minThis is DemocracyThis is Democracy – Episode 16: Democracy in the Middle East?What are the historical challenges of democratization in the Middle East? What are the possibilities?
Dr. Suri, and Ph.D. candidate Emily Whalen, discuss why global perceptions can be damaging, and how the countries that comprise the Middle East could move towards a true democracy.
Zachary sets up the conversation with his poem, “The Last Time I Cried For The Middle East.”
Emily Whalen is a doctoral candidate in History at the University of Texas – Austin. Her dissertation, The Lebanese Wars: Civil Conflict and International Intervention, 1975-1985, focuses on the transnational history of war and...
2018-11-2800 min