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Nothing is Wrong with You - Book PodcastOur top 10 books to add to the Best Books of the Century listWelcome to the “Nothing is Wrong with You” book podcast.
Today we discuss the books that we would put on our top ten list of best books of the century. Join us as we discuss the challenges of picking criteria and ten (or 11 or 12!) top books. Instead of recommending just one book, we recommend thirty!
Our lists from this episode - bold highlighted are our top fiction and nonfiction recommendations:
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Voices from Chernobyl - Svetlana Alexievich
The Seasons of Trouble, Life Amid the Ruins of Sri Lanka...2025-01-2537 min
Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in CinemaBONUS: The Nightingale of Iran Episode One - The Time MachineDaniel and Harry had Danielle Dardashti on last week to discuss the film Persepolis, and this week they are sharing the first episode of Danielle's series, "The Nightingale of Iran", enjoy!____________________________Sisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti grew up in a Jewish American family band: The Dardashti Family. They sang international folk music in 12 languages – English, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Greek, Spanish, French, Japanese and more – but never any songs in Persian. This seems odd to them since both their father and grandfather were famous Iranian singers during the “Golden Age” for Jews in Iran, before the Islamic...2024-07-3034 min
The Nightingale of IranEpisode 6 - Where I am FromWhen people asked “Where are you from?” Danielle was never sure if they wanted to know the places she’d lived or whether they just thought she looked foreign. She didn’t know many families like hers in mainstream Jewish America. These days, there’s growing awareness about the diversity of the Jewish experience.
Co-creators / Co-executive producers - Danielle Dardashti and Galeet Dardashti
The Nightingale of Iran - nightingaleofiran.com
Presented by The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, a publication of 70 Faces Media
Host - Danielle Dardashti
Writer / Director / Senior Producer - Danielle...2024-03-1242 min
The Nightingale of IranEpisode 5 - Savta’s DreamHouri Dardashti, Danielle and Galeet’s grandmother, had long dreamed of moving to Israel from Iran. But life was improving for Jews in Iran, and her husband Younes had become a famous radio star there. So it seemed to her that the dream of moving to Israel wasn’t going to happen. But after Farid left Iran for college in America, one by one his siblings started leaving Iran for Israel. And eventually, Houri and Younes moved to Israel, too. But Younes, the Iranian star, felt like an outsider in Israel.
Co-creators / Co-executive producers - Danielle Dardashti and...2024-03-0536 min
The Nightingale of IranEpisode 4 - AshkenormalizationOn his way from Iran to America, where he planned to study architecture in college, Danielle and Galeet’s father Farid spent the summer in Israel. While walking down a Tel Aviv street one day, a man recognized him from Iranian TV and invited him to sing at an event that week. The night Farid sang, a family of visiting Americans heard him, and it changed the course of his entire life. Once he arrived in the United States, a new pursuit pulled Farid further and further away from his Iranian identity.
Co-creators / Co-executive producers - Danielle Da...2024-02-2733 min
The Nightingale of IranEpisode 3 - The Tehran Teen IdolDanielle and Galeet’s father, Farid Dardashti, was born in Tehran in 1942, the oldest of Houri and Younes Dardashti’s five children, all of whom had natural musical talent. Farid’s gorgeous voice kept earning him invitations to perform, but his parents didn’t want him to pursue music. To make them proud, he applied to study architecture in America. While waiting for his visa and acceptance to college, he got offered his own weekly show singing on Iranian TV. He quickly became a teen idol. But when his visa came through, he left the country as planned – and never once...2024-02-2036 min
The Nightingale of IranEpisode 2 - Singing in the DarkDanielle and Galeet's grandfather Younes Dardashti grew up an orphan in Tehran's Jewish ghetto. He was gifted with a gorgeous voice, but had a difficult childhood. He lived with an abusive uncle who forbade him from singing. In his late teens, he left his uncle's house, got a job with the Iranian Railroad and, years later, he married Houri Aziz-Zadeh. In the 1940s, life changed rapidly for the Jews of Iran - a new Shah granted equal rights to Jews, women, and other marginalized groups. Jews could move out of the ghetto into neighborhoods integrated with Muslims. One night...2024-02-1338 min
The Nightingale of IranEpisode 1 - The Time MachineSisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti grew up in a Jewish American family band: The Dardashti Family. They sang international folk music in 12 languages – English, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Greek, Spanish, French, Japanese and more – but never any songs in Persian. This seems odd to them since both their father and grandfather were famous Iranian singers during the “Golden Age” for Jews in Iran, before the Islamic Revolution. Danielle and Galeet make a discovery that takes them back in time, and helps them find answers to their questions about why their family left Iran and abandoned their Iranian identity.
Co-creat...2024-02-0633 min
The Nightingale of IranTrailer - The Nightingale of IranTheir grandfather was a famous singer known as The Nightingale of Iran. Their father was a Tehran teen idol. It’s always been a mystery to our host Danielle Dardashti (storyteller / documentarian) and her sister Galeet Dardashti (anthropologist / musician) : What drove their Persian Jewish family to leave Iran during a golden age for Jews, so long before the Islamic revolution? The Nightingale of Iran – a new audio documentary about identity, belonging, and music – reveals painful secrets unspoken for generations. The series will resonate with outsiders everywhere. Now available wherever you get your podcasts.
Co-creators / Co-executive producers - Daniel...2023-09-0501 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 16: Quarterly Reading Review (April - June 2023)Send us a textWe are sharing some of our best (and worst) books of April , May and June in this chapter. The books we discuss range from beloved middle grade to newly released YA fantasy romance (what?!) to adult contemporary fiction. It's been an interesting quarter, to say the least.Julia’s Books:Ruby Holler by Sharon CreechThe Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #1) by Jessica TownsendThe Vatican Princess: A Novel of Lucretia Borgia by C. W. GortnerErotic Stories for Punjabi Women by Balli Kaur JaswalStephany’s Books:How t...2023-07-1253 min
The IndyEp. 76: Habitat for Humanity, The Future of Crush Bar, A Peek into Wine WeekOn this week’s episode, The Indy host Alexandra Goldberg sat down with the Santa Barbara chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit dedicated to providing resources amid the affordable housing crisis. Habitat Santa Barbara aims to repair homes, clean up neighborhoods, construct homes with affordable mortgages, and advocate for fair housing policies. Joining us on the show today is Jessica de L’Arbre, Habitat Santa Barbara’s CEO, to discuss the affordable housing initiatives and resources they offer to the community.Crush Bar & Tap, Santa Barbara’s only “official” gay bar, is currently listed for sale at...2023-04-3049 min
Serving up a StoryExcuse Me, Your Participle is Dangling!Grammar. We love to hate it, but mastering it is an oh-so-necessary part of being a writer. In this episode, I share my grammatically-challenged entrance into the world of writing and publishing. It isn't pretty!
The 11 books below helped me transform from a pitiful punctuation putz to a glorious grammar nerd:
1. Eats, Shoots and Leaves, by Lynn Truss (She makes grammar fun. No. Really. She does.)
2. Sleeping Dogs Don’t Lay, by Richard Lederer and Richard Dowes (Both these guys are stellar wordsmiths.)
3. Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, by Na...2022-01-2507 min
lol lolpyn , brian and posada comment life in 2010Diane Downs
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Diane Downs
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Diane Downs in 1984
Born Elizabeth Diane Frederickson
August 7, 1955 (age 65)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Occupation Postal worker
Criminal status Incarcerated; earliest possible release 2021
Spouse(s) Steve Downs
(m. 1973; div. 1980)
Children Christie Ann Hugi (b. 1974)
Cheryl Lynn Downs (1976-1983)
Stephen Daniel Hugi (b. 1979)
Jennifer (surrogate pregnancy; b. 1982)
Rebecca Babcock (born Amy Elizabeth; 1984)
Conviction(s) June 17, 1984; 36 years ago
Criminal charge • Murder
• Attempted murder
• Assault
Penalty Life plus 50 years
Details
State(s) Oregon
Elizabeth Diane Downs (née Frederickson; born August 7, 1955) is an American criminal who murdered her daughter...2021-04-2630 min
Get New Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, ComedyNotes From the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy by Amy SolomonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/497433to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Notes From the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy
Author: Amy Solomon
Narrator: Multi Cast, Amy Solomon
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 43 minutes
Release date: March 16, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Comedy
Publisher's Summary:
A collection of never-before-seen humor pieces—essays, satire, short stories, poetry, cartoons, artwork, and more—from 150 of the biggest female comedians today, curated by Amy Solomon, a producer of the hit HBO shows Silicon Valley and Barry, performed by the author and Jo Firestone, Mitra Jouhari...2021-03-166h 43
Get New Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, ComedyNotes From the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy by Amy SolomonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/497433 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Notes From the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy Author: Amy Solomon Narrator: Multi Cast, Amy Solomon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 43 minutes Release date: March 16, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Comedy Publisher's Summary: A collection of never-before-seen humor pieces—essays, satire, short stories, poetry, cartoons, artwork, and more—from 150 of the biggest female comedians today, curated by Amy Solomon, a producer of the hit HBO shows Silicon Valley and Barry, performed by the author and Jo Firestone, Mitra Jo...2021-03-1605 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 059 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit This week on Total Movie Recall, things get Freudian as they did for every little boy who stared confusedly at Jessica Rabbit and wondered what was happening to them. Handsome, chiseled leading man Bob Hoskins soldiers on in spite of the bleeding ulcer all that booze gave him, and Christopher Lloyd goes to eleven with his unhinged, terrifying performance. Did hentai exist before this movie? Because it sure as hell did after it. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) d. Robert Zemeckis Starring: Bob Hoskins Christopher Lloyd Kathleen Turner...2021-02-222h 01Total Movie RecallTMR 056 – House Party This week on Total Movie Recall, two white guys talk about hip hop culture in a totally convincing way when they put on their mustard-colored overalls to go to the House Party. Steve, a sentient walking issue of Pitchfork, schools Ryan on the infinite subgenres of hip hop while Ryan, to no one’s surprise, gets a little weepy at touching father-son relationships. House Party (1990) d. Reginald Hudlin Starring: Christopher Reid Robin Harris Christopher Martin Martin Lawrence Tisha Campbell-Martin A.J. Johnson George Clinton...2021-02-011h 20Total Movie RecallTMR 048 – The Sixth Sense This week on Total Movie Recall, Steve holds Ryan’s hair back while he cries and dry heaves and rocks back and forth like his cat just died, because there has never been a movie more perfectly designed to make him cry like The Sixth Sense. Misunderstood children? Check. Put-upon mothers just trying their best? Check. An exasperated but committed psychologist just trying to figure out how to reach this kid? Double check. Get your tissues for this one. The Sixth Sense (1999) d. M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis Ha...2020-11-231h 46
Into the TwilightEP 195: Stressy and Depressy ft. Monica HeardHello! This is a bit of a different episode as Cody's laptop ate their audio :'( But this is a lovely conversation about the end of Midnight Sun between Ally and the amazing Monica Heard! Pls enjoy!!! Next week: Ch 1-2 of The Host Follow Monica! tiktok.com/@probsinafuo twitter.com/probablyinaUFO patreon.com/monsinspace Buy our Merch! bit.ly/ITTSHOP Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/intothetwilight Thank you to our lovely patrons: Aletha Johnson, Mallory Hardwicke, Katie Black, Kyliegh Minty, Elizabeth James, Jess Love, Alex Dornan, Carie Goldberg, Mickey Meyer, Zoe Steele, Rebecca Cullen, Amy Taylor, Mulch Grey...2020-11-1644 min
Book Riot - The PodcastDeals Deals DealsJeff presents Rebecca with a host of recently announced book deals of varying interest.
This episode is sponsored by:
Don’t Ever Forget by Matthew Farrell
One by One by Ruth Ware
Find Layla by Meg Elison
Book Riot Insiders
Books discussed in this episode:
A Country You Can Leave by Asale Angel-Ajani
Queen of Thieves by Erin Bledsoe
Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray
The Moon and the Stars by Kia Cothron
The Verifiers by Jane Pek
My Monticello by Nicole Johnson
Twice as Hard by Raphael Sofoluke and Opeyemi Sofoluke
Systemic Exclusion by Kirsty Dunan
The Talk by Da...2020-09-091h 15
Flights and TightsJustice League (2017)We did it, gang! Jess and Rebecca discuss the surprising highs and unavoidable lows of the last live action Superman movie (so far). Show Notes: Essays on Cyborg as a castration metaphor: https://themiddlespaces.com/2015/03/31/humanity-not-included/ http://voluntarydissonance.blogspot.com/2016/03/dcs-cyborg-and-castration-of-black-men.html https://comicsalliance.com/restoration-cyborg-walker-reis/ Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights2020-04-011h 50Flights and TightsBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)We thought some Superman movies were bad. We had NO IDEA. Jess and Rebecca soldier through BvS, Granny's peach tea and all. I wonder if we'll find out Batman's mom's name? Show Notes: Folding Ideas - Everyone Batman Kills in BvS (and why it matters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO1ydIZNaNY Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights2020-03-161h 33
The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & ChatEpisode 17 (ft. Benjamin Yates): Whoopi Goldberg, Hairspray, Jeremy Jordan, The Girl That Fell, Waitress + more!Benjamin Yates, who is currently in School Of Rock, co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Ben discusses splitting the iconic white pants whilst playing Fiyero in Wicked, why West Side Story is his favourite job to date, his friendship with Natalie McQueen, his love for Jessica Vosk and the ultimate dream casting for Jeremy Jordan and Shoshana Bean.Andrew and Ben discuss The Girl That Fell, Waitress, Rebecca Levy, Jeremy Jordan and Emma Hatton.There's also lots of news about Sister Act, Hairspray, Evita, Fame and 9 to 5! Thanks for listening!...2019-10-2945 minFlights and TightsMan of Steel (2013)This episode, Jess and Rebecca trudge resentfully into the DCEU! Listen to hear our thoughts on Action Jor-El, the worst Jonathan Kent ever, and *that* ending. Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights Show Notes: Chris Sims’ review: http://comicsalliance.com/man-of-steel-on-my-planet-the-s-is-for-sucks-spoilers-review/ Folding Ideas MOS essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teTOkGXa_W8 The best Superman movie ever made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6DJcgm3wNY Flippergate: http://collider.com/batman-vs-superman-michael-shannon-flipper-hands-general-zod/ https://news.avclub.com/michael-shannon-shocked-everyone-fell-for-his-general-17982837332018-09-101h 08Flights and TightsSuperman Returns (2006)This episode, Jess and Rebecca leap into the 21st century to discuss murderous preschoolers, Christina Aguilera, and this movie's secret, incredibly gross subtext. Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights What A Girl Wants (trust us, it'll make sense after you listen): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpspGHeLOPE2018-07-171h 06
Lyriq Bent of ACRIMONYToday on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Lyriq Bent of ACRIMONY.
In addition to landing a co-starring role on Lifetime's drama series "Angela's Eyes" from the producers of Crash, Bent guest starred on the CBS series "CSI: Miami" opposite David Caruso, the UPN series "Kevin Hill" opposite Taye Diggs and USA Network's "Kojak" opposite Ving Rhames. Additionally, the versatile actor has had recurring roles on the CBS/Zoetrope series "Platinum", the ESPN/Disney series "Playmakers" and the hit E1/ABC series "Rookie Blue". Bent also appeared in Robert Townsend's multi-award winning television movie "10,000 Black M...2018-06-2610 minFlights and TightsSuperman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)Is this the worst Superman movie ever...or is it the BEST? Jess and Rebecca take this question seriously as they discuss double dates, Jon Cryer's hair, and global nuclear disarmament. Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights Referenced articles on the Allison Mack story: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/how-smallvilles-allison-mack-went-actress-sex-cult-slaver-1112107 http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/how-do-you-deal-when-your-heroes-fall Check out Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films on Netflix Nuclear Man shirt for the stylish listener: https://www.redbubble.com/people/90s-mall/works/24679667-nuclear-man?grid_pos=1&p=triblend-tee&rbs=cf4...2018-06-0147 minFlights and TightsSuperman III (1983)This episode we're talking about 1983's Superman III, from the strange use of Richard Pryor to the stranger Superman vs. Clark fight scene to the strangest sexy evil robot computer lady. Stay tuned until the end to hear our discussion questions for our listeners! Check out Ilya Salkind's incredibly weird original treatment here: meatfighter.com/superman3/part4/s…original_idea.pdf Follow us on Twitter/Tumblr/Soundcloud: @flightstights2018-05-3156 minFlights and TightsSuperman II (1980)This month, we're talking about 1980's Superman II, amnesia kisses and all. Tune in to find out what we think about Zod, whether or not Krypton has trees, and why there are two different versions of this movie. Watch the Donner Cut Clark/Lois screen test scene: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiY_EX_aT8I References: Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero by Larry Tye Superman: The Unauthorized Biography by Glen Weldon 'Superman' and 'Superman II': What Is, and What Might Have Been: www.popmatters.com/192936-superman…2495535795.html2018-05-311h 08Flights and TightsSuperman: The Movie (1978)Jess and Rebecca go back to where it all began. Find out if we believe a man can fly!2018-05-1957 min
All the Books!New Releases for June 7, 2016This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge, Homegoing, Marrow Island, and more new releases.This episode was sponsored by ThirdLove, Audible.com, and Book Riot Live.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our websi...2016-06-0738 min