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Austen Chat
Jane Austen & Needlework: A Visit with Jennie Batchelor
"Elizabeth took up some needlework, and was sufficiently amused in attending to what passed between Darcy and his companion." —Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen often wove needlework and other domestic crafts into her novels in thoughtful and meaningful ways. In this episode, Professor Jennie Batchelor joins us to discuss Austen’s own skill with a needle and explore how she used such “women’s work” to reveal her characters’ strengths and flaws, illuminate their social and power dynamics (think Mrs. Norris and Fanny Price), and reflect their thoughts and feelings.Jennie Batchelor is a professor...
2026-03-05
48 min
F1: Chequered Flag
F1 2026 Preview: New Rules, New Regs & A Four-Way Title Fight?
Harry Benjamin and Jennie Gow are joined by ex-McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley and former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer from Mercedes’ Brackley HQ ahead of the new F1 season. With the new rules and regulations dominating the build-up to the 2026 campaign, we ask whether they are a good thing for the sport. Will we have a four-way fight for the title? Will Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have a resurgence after a disappointing 2025? And how will defending champion Lando Norris fare? We hear from Norris, as well as British rookie Arvid Lindblad, plus motorsport content creator Izzy Hammond joins the team.
2026-03-02
59 min
Nailing The Apex with Tim Hauraney
2025 F1 season recap w/ BBC’s Jennie Gow | Dec 22nd, 2025
On this episode of Nailing the Apex, 00:00 Lando Norris, F1 Driver Champion 08:15 Oscar Piastri's season of ups and downs 15:56 Ferrari's Struggles: A Season of Disappointment 22:00 Red Bull Racing: Leadership Changes 25:54 Yuki's Departure and Career Reflections 32:12 Adrian Newey's New Role at Aston Martin 34:56 Rookie Performances 39:59 The Transition of Sauber to Audi 42:56 Cadillac's Challenges Ahead 46:00 Upcoming Regulations and Their Implications Follow Nailing the Apex on TikTok and Instagram! Instagram - @nailingtheapex TikTok - @nailingtheapex Follow Tim Hauraney on Twitter / X: @TimHauraney ...
2025-12-22
51 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Qatar Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley look back on a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix. On the day that Lando Norris could claim his maiden F1 world title, would the Briton seal the championship, or would the fight go down to the last round in Abu Dhabi next week? We hear from Norris, as well as rivals Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
2025-11-30
35 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Qatar Grand Prix Saturday Review
Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley look back on a packed Saturday in Qatar, as the sprint race took place as well as qualifying for Sunday’s Grand Prix. Could Oscar Piastri claw back vital points in the title fight or would Lando Norris put himself on course to claim his maiden world title at the Lusail International Circuit? Plus, would Max Verstappen continue his remarkable championship fightback?
2025-11-29
33 min
Essential F1
All Shook Up In Las Vegas! With Tommo McCluskey
What a weekend in the desert of Nevada for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. McLaren F1 will certainly hope that what happened in Vegas stays in Vegas. Although it wasn't the most exciting race of the year, there's lots to talk about between now and next weekend in Qatar. Thanks to both McLaren's being disqualified, the Driver's Championship battle goes on. Could Max Verstappen achieve the seemingly impossible? What about Kimi Antonelli's astonishing drive, holding off Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc to help George Russell to the podium, and talking of rookies, we take a look at w...
2025-11-25
50 min
F1: Chequered Flag
São Paulo Grand Prix Preview
Now leading the championship, has the momentum swung towards Lando Norris with just four races remaining? Harry Benjamin is joined by Abbi Pulling, Jennie Gow and Andrew Benson to discuss how Norris has seized the lead from teammate Oscar Piastri. They hear from both drivers, while Max Verstappen explains why this weekend could make or break his title hopes. Plus, the team reflect on today’s sprint qualifying and catch up with local boy Gabriel Bortoleto.
2025-11-07
56 min
F1: Chequered Flag
United States Grand Prix Review
Is it unthinkable that Max Verstappen has become some people’s favourite for the drivers’ title? 1996 world champion Damon Hill joins Jennie Gow and Harry Benjamin to reflect on his lights-to-flag victory in Austin. They hear from the four-time world champion, as well as the two McLaren drivers he’s hunting down - Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
2025-10-20
31 min
F1: Chequered Flag
US Grand Prix Saturday Review
Has Max Verstappen put himself in the title race? With both McLaren drivers failing to score in the sprint and the Dutchman starting Sunday’s race from pole, Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and Christian Hewgill look back on a dramatic day in Austin. They hear from Verstappen, Norris and Piastri.
2025-10-19
32 min
ABC SPORT Daily
Fri Fix: will the Piastri-Norris alliance break?
Oscar Piastri is clearly losing his patience with the situation at McLaren, is this the weekend he breaks or breaks through? As the F1 circus rolls into Texas, the stakes have never been higher with the Australian set to fight for a world title with teammate Lando Norris in Austin. We also talk about the Alyssa Healy masterpiece under construction at the Women's ODI World Cup. While Vince Rugari talks A-Leagues with the men's season launching. Featured: Jennie Gow, F1 journalist, BBC. Vince Rugari, football writer, Sydney Morning Herald. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
2025-10-17
14 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Singapore Grand Prix preview
Can Lando Norris continue to narrow the gap to McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri as F1 heads to Singapore? Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Jennie Gow and Andrew Benson to discuss the championship rivals at McLaren and whether Red Bull's Max Verstappen has forced himself back into the title picture. We hear from Norris, Piastri and Verstappen.
2025-10-02
27 min
Essential F1
Mission Impossible or Possible? With Christian Hewgill.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix threw the 2025 F1 play book out of the window with a record number of red flags during qualifying, a Williams on the front row, Liam Lawson in third and a terrible start from Oscar Piastri. Plus DRS trains, possible rain, poor pitstops but in front of it all was Max Verstappen taking his second victory in a row. Does this mean that McLaren should be worried? Joining F1 guru Ben Edwards, is Jennie Gow sitting in for Nicola and visiting us fresh from The Fast And Curious podcast is Christian Hewgill to give us h...
2025-09-24
51 min
Best of ABC Sport Podcast
F1: Drive to Survive's Jennie Gow on potential trouble for Piastri v Norris
One of the best voices in Formula 1, BBC and Drive To Survive's Jennie Gow believes that Oscar Piastri will fulfill his own prophecy and hold off Lando Norris to win the Driver's Championship. Chatting to Declan Byrne on The Saturday Sledge, Gow gives us a glance from pit lane into Piastri's steely resolve and what he said to her in 2024 that has "haunted" her. Gow also tells us how Piastri will cope with the pressure, whether McLaren will break their own 'papaya rules' and why Piastri vs Norris will add fire to the historic Aus v Eng r...
2025-09-19
15 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview
Jennie Gow, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson look ahead to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Will Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s title battle intensify in Baku, with McLaren team orders dominating the headlines? We hear from both Norris and Piastri, as well as Max Verstappen, who answers whether he thinks Red Bull are back in the hunt at the front of the grid following his win in Italy.
2025-09-18
47 min
Home Stagers and Designers on Fire
SEO, Pricing, Growth Tips and Staging Globally with IAHSP CEO
Want to know what it's really like to build a thriving staging business in today's market? In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire, I sit down with Jennie Norris- CEO and Chairwoman of IAHSP. Jennie has been leading the charge in the staging industry since 2002. With 7200 plus homes staged, 2 best selling books and IAHSP expanded into 38 countries under her leadership, Jennie is a true trailblazer. You will learn: What Jennie sees as the single most important thing that stagers need to do in order to grow their business Jennie's a...
2025-09-09
56 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Italian Grand Prix Preview
Jennie Gow is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to look ahead to the Italian GP. We hear from McLaren’s Australian star, Oscar Piastri, who sits down for an in-depth chat with Rick Edwards to speak about topping the driver standings and his title chances. Where does Lando Norris now stand in the championship fight after his retirement at the Dutch GP? We’ll hear from the Brit. Plus, the team talk about Ferrari following their double retirement in the Netherlands. Can Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc bounce back at the...
2025-09-04
58 min
Essential F1
Lando Norris Just Lost The F1 Championship with Jennie Gow
It was an incident packed race on the beach in Zandvoort for the Dutch Formuia One Grand Prix and after that Mclaren oil leak it looks like Lando Norris' F1 Championship has just gone up in smoke. Ferrari had a shocker as well, but we saw a rookie on the podium, with Isack Hadjar's third place. So much to discuss with this week's special guest, BBC 5 Live's Jennie Gow, who pulls no punches on what she thinks. Plus we'll take a look ahead to the legendary Italian Grand Priz at Monza next weekend. Can the Tifosi bring Lewis H...
2025-09-03
48 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Hungarian Grand Prix Review
How valuable could that win prove to be for Lando Norris as Formula 1 pauses for its summer break? Harry Benjamin, Sam Bird and Jennie Gow look back at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Norris saw off a late charge from Oscar Piastri to reduce the deficit to his teammate in the championship to nine points. They hear from both McLaren drivers, and a very dejected Charles Leclerc, who finished fourth having started on pole.
2025-08-04
25 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying Review
Lewis Hamilton called himself "useless" after a frustrating qualifying left him 12th on the grid, while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole. Harry Benjamin is joined by Jennie Gow and Sam Bird to discuss a mixed day for Ferrari. They also hear from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who line up second and third for Sunday’s race.
2025-08-02
26 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Hungarian Grand Prix Preview
Steve Crossman is joined by Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin, Sam Bird and Andrew Benson to preview the Hungarian Grand Prix. They dive into the growing rivalry at McLaren as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue their charge for the title. We hear from both drivers. Williams’ Carlos Sainz sits down with Steve to reflect on life in F1. Plus, why does Harry Benjamin have a catchphrase to start every race?
2025-08-01
58 min
F1: Chequered Flag
British Grand Prix Review
Lando Norris wins his home Grand Prix and cuts the gap to teammate Oscar Piastri in the title race. Sam Bird and Harry Benjamin join Jennie Gow to reflect on the win, hear from Norris, and get reaction from Andrea Stella and Zac Brown. They also discuss the bizarre moment Norris was injured while celebrating with fans. Plus, Nico Hülkenberg joins the pod after claiming his first-ever F1 podium.
2025-07-06
26 min
F1: Chequered Flag
British Grand Prix Qualifying Review
Can Max Verstappen convert pole into a race win? Nelson Valkemberg and Jennie Gow join Harry Benjamin after the Dutchman beat both McLarens to P1. They hear from Verstappen, Piastri and Norris.
2025-07-05
27 min
F1: Chequered Flag
British Grand Prix Preview
What does Lando Norris’ recent win mean for his home race at Silverstone? Just one of the questions Harry Benjamin, Rebecca Clancy, Jennie Gow and Andrew Benson tackle as they look ahead to the British Grand Prix. We hear from Norris, as well as Max Verstappen, as the talk he's going to Mercedes isn't going away. Plus, Andrew chats in-depth with Alex Albon, and Harry asks Ollie Bearman the big question: what’s his favourite bear?
2025-07-03
58 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Canadian Grand Prix Preview
Harry Benjamin and Jennie Gow are joined by F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix. Andrew sits down for a chat with Lando Norris, who speaks about his battle with team-mate Oscar Piastri for the drivers’ title as well as team orders at McLaren. We also discuss Max Verstappen’s moment of madness in Spain, how he’ll bounce back this weekend, and who the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will suit.
2025-06-13
55 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Spanish Grand Prix Review
Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow & former Alpine F1 development driver Olli Caldwell reflect on the Spanish GP, where Oscar Piastri claimed victory. We hear from the Australian, as well as his teammate Lando Norris who came home in second. Plus, we break down Max Verstappen’s chaotic end to the race, hearing from the Dutchman, who was handed a ten second penalty for colliding with George Russell.
2025-06-01
37 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Spanish Grand Prix Preview
Harry Benjamin, BBC F1’s Jennie Gow & former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer look ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix. How will the new technical directive coming into force this weekend change the pecking order? Will the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue their fight at the top of the driver standings? Or will Max Verstappen compete for victory yet again? The team discuss all plus hear from Norris, Piastri, Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
2025-05-29
34 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Preview
Eleanor Oldroyd, Jennie Gow & former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley preview the Emilia-Romagna GP at Imola. The team discuss the title battle between Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, hearing from championship leader Piastri. Lewis Hamilton speaks about whether Ferrari will be able to turn their poor form around on home soil. Plus, we talk Kimi Antonelli, rookies and Franco Colapinto.
2025-05-15
28 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Miami Grand Prix review
1996 world champion Damon Hill joins Harry Benjamin and Jennie Gow to look back at the Miami Grand Prix. They hear from race winner Oscar Piastri, second place Lando Norris and George Russell who finished third. Plus, Lewis Hamilton talks through his frustrating afternoon,
2025-05-05
36 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Miami Grand Prix qualifying review
Andrew Benson, Rebecca Clancy, and Jennie Gow join Harry Benjamin to unpack a busy day at the Hard Rock Stadium. They start with qualifying, where Max Verstappen took pole, and hear from him, Lando Norris, and Kimi Antonelli. Then it's on to the sprint race, won by McLaren’s Lando Norris.
2025-05-04
31 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Miami Grand Prix preview
Jennie Gow is joined by Andrew Benson and Harry Benjamin to look ahead to the Miami Grand Prix. Is Oscar Piastri now favourite for the driver’s title. We hear from him, and his team mate Lando Norris.
2025-05-02
31 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Japanese Grand Prix Preview
Eleanor Oldroyd, BBC F1’s Jennie Gow and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley look ahead to the Japanese Grand Prix. The team also discuss Red Bull’s latest driver swap, where Yuki Tsunoda replaces Liam Lawson just two races into the season. Harry Benjamin sits down with Tsunoda ahead of his home race, and we also hear from former Haas boss Guenther Steiner and former Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari on the situation. Plus, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton give their thoughts ahead of the third round at Suzuka.
2025-04-03
52 min
F1: Chequered Flag
Chequered Flag Special: F1 75 Launch
Rick Edwards joins Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and Andrew Benson at the F1 75 launch event. The team look ahead to the start of the new season, discuss the glitz and glamour of this new day in the F1 calendar, and speak to the drivers, including George Russell and Lando Norris, as well as the team bosses, including Toto Wolff, Christian Horner and Fred Vasseur.
2025-02-19
56 min
The Sports Agents
EXCLUSIVE: British F1 drivers Russell & Bearman on stepping out of Hamilton's shadow
Mark is at the O2 Arena in London for the Formula One season launch, chatting to British drivers George Russell and Oliver Bearman, as they step out of Lewis Hamilton's shadow and look to become the next British driver to win a world championship. Three-time Grand Prix winner Russell talks to us about taking over from Hamilton as lead driver at Mercedes, what he makes of the new rules that could ban drivers for swearing and how much he values rivalries in F1, after his big beef with four-time world champion Max Verstappen last season. (06:00)...
2025-02-18
30 min
I Could Murder A Podcast
The Disappearance of the Sodder Children
In the small, sleepy town of Fayetteville, West Virginia - George and Jennie Sodder - who had allowed their 9 children to stay up later than usual in order to play with Christmas Gifts - were finally putting their children to bed… In the hours that followed, Jennie was awoken by a mysterious and highly disturbing phone caller, as well as the sounds of “banging and rolling” on the roof of the Sodder house. Suddenly, the home became engulfed in flames - and the fire rapidly spread. George, Jennie and four of the nine Sodder children frantically fled the house to the...
2024-12-23
55 min
The Sports Agents
Ashworth's shock Man United exit & Verstappen's latest feud
Gabby and Mark are with you one day earlier than usual this week, following yet more off-field drama at Manchester United as Sporting Director, Dan Ashworth, leaves after just five months in the job.... What went wrong, and can Sir Jim Ratcliffe recover from this? We speak to The Athletic’s Adam Crafton for the inside story (08:28). The Formula One season is over so it’s time for a debrief with BBC F1 presenter and voice of Drive to Survive, Jennie Gow (19:26). Is the big argument between champion Max Verstappen and George Russell just for the cameras? How...
2024-12-09
52 min
Home Staging Talk -Honest Insights, Information, and Inspiration
Meet First Black Miss Universe, Deshauna Barber - and hear about the Staging Industry Diversity Coalition
Join host, Jennie Norris, IAHSP Chairwoman, as she interviews, Deshuana Barber, the FIRST Black Miss Universe and Active Military Duty Contestant to WIN. Deshauna's journey was not an easy one - losing multiple times before finally taking the crown. She is an example of perseverance, belief, and faith - not to mention a beautiful person inside and out - and today is a successful business woman. Deshauna was a KEYNOTE Speaker at our IAHSP Conference. PLUS - hear from the LEADERS of the SIDC - Staging Industry Diversity Coalition, headed up by Deborah Plowden...
2024-03-11
1h 03
Home Staging Talk -Honest Insights, Information, and Inspiration
The Importance of Video for Marketing, Branding and Visibility - Brandon T. Adams
Join host, Jennie Norris, IAHSP Chairwoman, as she interviews Guest: Brandon T. Adams, Success Strategist, Marketing and Branding Expert, and Video Visibility powerhouse! Brandon has built a phenomenal and very diverse business that includes video production, crowd funding, authoring books, investing in many businesses, working alongside people like Kevin Harrington, The Original Shark from SharkTank! Brandon was a KEYNOTE Speaker at our Las Vegas conference and delivered a powerful and motivating session that inspired attendees to higher success. Find ALL our show episodes on our YouTube Channel!
2024-03-11
40 min
Home Staging Talk -Honest Insights, Information, and Inspiration
Boss Babe - Build the Business You Love - Featuring Laurie Graham
Join host, Jennie Norris, IAHSP Chairwoman, and special Guest: Laurie L. Graham, CEO of Boss Babe, as she talks about the importance of Building a Business You LOVE! Laurie was a KEYNOTE Speaker at the Las Vegas IAHSP Conference and is FULL of wisdom about Marketing, Branding, Social Media - and how to work smarter, not harder! You can find ALL our show segments and podcasts at www.Youtube.com/c/iahsp
2024-03-11
1h 30
ROI Real Estate Radio
E10: Jennie Norris, IAHSP Home Staging
To learn more about R.O.I. Expert Advisors visit https://roiexpertadvisors.com/
2023-08-26
22 min
KAT's Home Chat PODCAST
KAT's Home Chat Ep90 Jennie Norris - Lessons you have learned/ things to NEVER do....etc
Lessons: Be true to yourself - never compromise who you are for businessNever sacrifice your life - when you look back it is the memories you make that matter - not how many houses you stagedIt is OK to say NO - giving yourself permission to not do something is a learned behavior for type-A peopleEnjoying the Journey is paramount to longevity. Jennie Norris is the Chairwoman of IAHSP - The International Association of Home Staging Professionals, President & CEO of Stagedhomes.com, the global training company, and CEO and Chief Visionary of Sensational Home Staging - Colorado's most awarded and...
2023-07-31
44 min
Home Staging Talk -Honest Insights, Information, and Inspiration
Best Business Practices - Preparing for Situations, Risk Management and Business Planning
When you own a business, you need to expect the best and plan for the worst. What would happen if you could not work for 1 month, 2 months, 3 months - due to a health issue, life event, or something completely unexpected like a pandemic. Learn from June Carter, Business Coach, Home Staging Specialist, Course developer and trainer; and Barbara Heil-Sonneck, Owner of a large home staging company based out of Georgia, successful entrepreneur, investor, and published author. Jennie Norris, IAHSP Chairwoman, business owner, author and trainer moderates this important discussion. When we experienced a global shut down...
2023-05-13
1h 03
Punto Ciego, un podcast de true crime
Temporada 3: Richard Ramírez, el Acosador Nocturno. Pánico en Los Ángeles (IV parte)
La música para este episodio ha sido compuesta por Respeta a tu madre, a quien no podemos estar más agradecidas. El barrio de Glassel Park, en las colinas de San Rafael, descansa, al igual que Jennie, en paz y silencio, lejos quedan las luces y los sonidos de Los Ángeles, como lejos queda el recuerdo de Bouno y Bianci, de Rodney Alcala, del apuñalador de Skid Row, de los asesinos de Sunset Strip Carol M Bundy y Dough Clark, de Lawrence Bitakker y Roy Norris, de William Bonin o de Randy Karft, cuyos crímenes habían sembra...
2023-05-09
1h 13
Behind the Renovation
Is Home Staging Necessary in a HOT Real Estate Market? | Interview with Home Stager Jennie Norris
If you’re in the process of selling your home or preparing your house to sell, this season of the Behind the Renovation podcast is perfect for you. Over the next few weeks, I am interviewing industry professionals and related businesses for the Home Selling Success series to help you understand what home selling and buying look like in 2021 and how you can prepare yourself for the good, the bad and that elusive virtue called patience. In today’s episode, I am interviewing Jennie Norris, Professional Home Stager based in Denver, Colorado. Jennie is the Chairwoman of the Int...
2021-06-15
47 min
ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed
June 14, 1916
Today's episode is extra unique. Instead of three additional history stories from the same year, there are three additional history stories from three different years. But....why? Listen to find out! And, make sure you listen all the way to the end for a special announcement. SOURCES ---------------- “Advertisement: Page 3.” The Troy Record (Troy, New York), June 14, 1949. www.newspapers.com. “Ashton, Illinois.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 14, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashton,_Illinois. Associated Press. “Laundry Hand Admits Death Charge Guilt.” The Idaho Statesman (Boise, Idaho), July 1, 1949. www.newspapers.com. ...
2021-06-14
26 min
Days of Horror
The Burnley Tram Accident (1923)
97 years ago, the residents of Burnley were shocked to the core after one of worst tragedies to befall them occurred on a wintery, cold mid-day on the 21st December 1923. Burnley Corporation Tramcar Number 10, which was being driven by 47 year old, William Norris, had been out in use over in nearby Rosegrove before making its return to Lane Head. It had been a relatively normal morning, and just like most other days, no issues with the tramcar had been reported either prior to leaving the depot or during its use that day. Norris had taken over the tra...
2021-03-28
17 min
Foxy Property Chat
Jennie Norris - Sensational Home Staging
Today we have a special guest – Jennie Norris who is the owner of Sensational Home Staging, based in Denver Colorado. She is also the Chairwoman of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, which is the largest and longest running Home Staging Industry Trade Association with thousands of members worldwide. In this chat Jennie shares her experiences founding her first home staging company, then leaving it all behind and starting again in a new city. Jake and Jennie talk about the Association she chairs, and one of the important reports they publish which is beneficial to...
2020-07-30
46 min
Big Book Club's "What the Whale!"
Who exactly is this Ishmael guy?
This week we realize that running off to sea and adopting a nome-de-mer is usually a sign that you're trying to escape from something... PSA: You can learn pirate in the Mango Languages app, free with your library card. Palate cleansers: Megan - Lore Olympus web comic Pete - "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Jennie - "Comrade Detective" comedy TV show on Amazon Prime and "Chuck Norris vs. Communism" documentary Alex - "Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster" by Svetlana Aleksievich
2019-06-11
25 min
Tea or Books?
Tea or Books? #42: trains vs boats, and Illyrian Spring vs Hotel du Lac
Trains! Boats! Anita Brookner! Ann Bridge! This episode has it all. https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Tea-or-Books-episode-42.mp3 Books set on trains vs books set on boats – Rachel didn’t want us to do it but it happened. And… it was a roaring success? Right? Well, I had fun. We’re back on more stable ground with Illyrian Spring by Ann Bridge vs Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner. And it’s only now that I’ve realised that both of those authors have the initials AB. Coincidence? Maybe, I don’t remember. I’d love to hear more...
2017-07-12
00 min
Tea or Books? – Stuck in a Book
Tea or Books? #42: trains vs boats, and Illyrian Spring vs Hotel du Lac
Trains! Boats! Anita Brookner! Ann Bridge! This episode has it all. https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Tea-or-Books-episode-42.mp3 Books set on trains vs books set on boats – Rachel didn’t want us to do it but it happened. And… it was a roaring success? Right? Well, I had fun. We’re back on more stable ground with Illyrian Spring by Ann Bridge vs Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner. And it’s only now that I’ve realised that both of those authors have the initials AB. Coincidence? Maybe, I don’t remember. I’d love to hear more...
2017-07-12
00 min
Please Don’t Send Me into Outer Space
The Lawnmower Man: PDSMiOS Ep 74
This week on PDSMiOS, we entered a world of virtual reality and landscaping with the movie The Lawnmower Man from 1992! Mild mannered Jobe (Jeff Fahey) becomes the lab rat of Dr Angelo (Pierce Brosnan) who really wants Virtual Reality to work out. Like, real bad. I know what you're saying, we have the Gear VR and the Optimus Rip or whatever nowadays; but back in the day? VR was just a headache with graphics on par Minecraft, if Minecraft was made by a baby. But one of themes of this movie is technology and how it seems to leap...
2017-02-27
1h 13
There's Sometimes a Buggy
Two of a Kind (1983) & If Only (2004)
"I want to drive a truck straight through her head": it's the Valentine's Day episode at AKoD! Where we're taking a look at a couple of under-appreciated movies about couples getting a second chance at happiness through a strange twist of fate, starring women struggling with unfortunate of-the-moment haircuts, three names, and trying to get credit for being able to both act and sing. We admire the tricky structure of If Only (2004), with Jennifer Love Hewitt and some British guy who does a lot of TV; and defend the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John vehicle Two of a Kind (1983...
2016-02-13
3h 15