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The Lives and Styles of Old HollywoodJeanette MacDonaldWhen you think of the great voices of classic Hollywood, Jeanette MacDonald’s name is often right at the top. A breathtaking soprano with a natural charisma, MacDonald’s voice could captivate audiences, and her on-screen performances were filled with grace, elegance, and unforgettable charm. From musical films to operettas, her presence dominated the silver screen in the 1930s and 1940s. MacDonald was one of the most influential sopranos of the 20th century, introducing opera to film-going audiences and inspiring a generation of singers.
2026-05-2024 min
The Mid-Michigan Pet Expert Talk ShowDoctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about fence options with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence in LansingDoctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about fence options with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence in Lansing - Michigan weather means it can bounce between seventy and twenty degrees in the same week, even in the SAME DAY. The difficult, cold winter we had this winter created a lot of demand for products like FENCES this spring so you can let your pets outside without having to escort them on a leash. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about fence options with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence...
2026-03-1600 minThe Mid-Michigan Pet Expert Talk ShowDoctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about fence options with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence in LansingDoctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about fence options with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence in Lansing - Michigan weather means it can bounce between seventy and twenty degrees in the same week, even in the SAME DAY. The difficult, cold winter we had this winter created a lot of demand for products like FENCES this spring so you can let your pets outside without having to escort them on a leash. Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen talk about fence options with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence...
2026-03-1600 min
Trailblazing Talks with Kate CampbellCanada's Secret Shame Listener Advisory: This conversation includes sensitive topics such as abuse and human trafficking. Please take care while listening.In this powerful episode of Trailblazing Talks, Dini Petty sits down with human rights advocate Kelly Tallon Franklin — a survivor of abuse and trafficking who has dedicated her life to protecting vulnerable women and girls. Founder of Courage for Freedom and newly appointed United Nations representative, Kelly shares the realities of human trafficking in Canada, the warning signs young people need to know, and the urgent work being done to prevent exploitation. This is a deeply moving conversation ab...
2026-03-1028 min
Research and Innovation"The key thing is equitable, reciprocal knowledge exchange" - building and sustaining collaborative relationshipsIn this episode of Gerrin’ on wi’ it, Paul Hayes sits down with community leader Kate Macdonald to explore what genuine cross‑sector collaboration really looks like in Yorkshire and the Humber. Drawing on decades of experience in academia, the NHS, and grassroots community projects, Kate discusses the challenges faced by the voluntary and community sector - from short‑term funding cycles to power imbalances and cultural misunderstandings. Together, they unpack why relationship‑building, trust, and equitable knowledge exchange are essential ingredients for meaningful co‑production, sustainable partnerships, and place‑based change.This episode was recorded on 18 February 2026...
2026-03-0320 min
The WILS Morning Wake-UpKate NewcombeKate Newcombe - Kate gives updates on the CADL's latest Winter reads-- time to get warm and cozy with a book! Live and Lansing 1320 WILS.
2025-12-1100 min
A Pair of BookendsIman Hariri-Kia, author of 'Female Fantasy' on Romance Faves, Buffy Fan Fiction & Heated RivalryFor today's episode Hannah was joined by author Iman Hariri-Kia to discuss her latest novel Female Fantasy. They discuss how this book became a love letter to the romance community, why romance is an important genre, her excitement for upcoming adaptations + all of the book recs your heart could desire!If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Iman via Instagram, Substack & imanharirikia.comYou can buy Female Fantasy here (UK) & here (US)
2025-12-1057 min
KindredThe Shark | With Dr. Catherine Macdonald, Marine Conservation BiologistIn this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Catherine Macdonald, marine conservation biologist and shark ecologist. Catherine is a scientist and Research Assistant Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami. She is the Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program (SRC), which focuses on shark research and public science engagement and education. And she is a co-founder of the Field School, a marine field science training program. The reason we wanted to speak with Catherine about sharks was to hear about her work focusing on sh...
2025-11-251h 09
Now It's RuinedEpisode 20. Nutrition and the Myth of ThanksgivingNeed a break from your family this Thanksgiving? Come celebrate Now It’s Ruined-style! Larkin busts the idyllic myth of the first Thanksgiving before giving a rundown of how nutritional standards were shaped by the military-industrial complex and horrific experiments on Indigenous Canadian children. CW: Graphic Violence, Food Trauma, Medical TraumaIf you’d like to make a difference to people who are living with food insecurity, check out https://www.feedingamerica.org/ for opportunities to give back. ReferencesHistory of nutrition sciencehttps://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/361/bmj.k2...
2025-11-1958 minNow It's RuinedEpisode 20. Nutrition and the Myth of ThanksgivingNeed a break from your family this Thanksgiving? Come celebrate Now It’s Ruined-style! Larkin busts the idyllic myth of the first Thanksgiving before giving a rundown of how nutritional standards were shaped by the military-industrial complex and horrific experiments on Indigenous Canadian children. CW: Graphic Violence, Food Trauma, Medical TraumaIf you’d like to make a difference to people who are living with food insecurity, check out https://www.feedingamerica.org/ for opportunities to give back. ReferencesHistory of nutrition sciencehttps://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/361/bmj.k2...
2025-11-1958 min
A Pair of BookendsS6. Debut Spotlight-9. B.A. Pepper (Smut, Welsh Mythology & All The Romantasy Recs!)On today's episode Hannah chats to writer & co-host of the A Pod of Smut and Wingspan podcast B.A Pepper about her debut novel Daughter of Stone. They discuss what drew B into the world of Romantasy, how her friend and co-host Sam encouraged her to pursue writing, Welsh mythology & language and of course all of the Romantasy book recs. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can buy Daughter of Stone here.You can al...
2025-11-0555 min
Embodied Writing Warrior: Food Freedom, Creativity & Spiritual Reclamation190. The Drama Triangle of Binge Eating (And Why You’re Not Broken)What if your binge eating isn't a failure of willpower—but a sign that three younger parts of you are in a crisis loop?In this powerful, playful, and paradigm-shifting episode, Kayla breaks down the Drama Triangle of Binge Eating—a dynamic between three younger inner parts (Girl Boss, Baby Kayla, and Unicorn Thunder) that explains why we keep spiraling even when we know better.She explores:How major life changes or creative projects can trigger this cycleWhy most advice on binge/emotional eating backfiresA big critique of traditional parts work (especially for women with...
2025-09-1635 min
A Pair of BookendsS6 Debut Spotlight- 4. Emma Cowing (Scotland, Powerful Women & Life at The Circus)For today's episode Hannah was joined by journalist & debut author Emma Cowing to discuss her dazzling novel The Show Woman. (You don't need to have read the book to enjoy the ep but do grab yourselves a copy!) On this ep they discuss the family history that inspired this book, what life would have been like for women & Queer communities during the Edwardian Era, the beauty of Scotland & loads more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon.If you love our podcast please also consider v...
2025-08-2744 min
The Mid-Michigan Pet Expert Talk ShowKate Marie Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence and Janice Milligan Peters, owner of Doggy Daycare & Spa locations in Okemos and Delta Township.Kate Marie Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence and Janice Milligan Peters, owner of Doggy Daycare & Spa locations in Okemos and Delta Township. - Life shifted in Mid Michigan this week with the influx of tens of thousands of students, faculty and staff moving into the area. Also, with the start of k-12 schools, schedules and responsibilities change for kids and parents. How does this affect your dogs? What can you do to replace the daily companionship and exercise you and your kids were providing during summer? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired), Kate Marie Specht, owner...
2025-08-2500 minThe Mid-Michigan Pet Expert Talk ShowKate Marie Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence and Janice Milligan Peters, owner of Doggy Daycare & Spa locations in Okemos and Delta Township.Kate Marie Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence and Janice Milligan Peters, owner of Doggy Daycare & Spa locations in Okemos and Delta Township. - Life shifted in Mid Michigan this week with the influx of tens of thousands of students, faculty and staff moving into the area. Also, with the start of k-12 schools, schedules and responsibilities change for kids and parents. How does this affect your dogs? What can you do to replace the daily companionship and exercise you and your kids were providing during summer? Listen Saturday at 9AM as Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired), Kate Marie Specht, owner...
2025-08-2500 min
A Pair of BookendsS6 Debut Spotlight- 3. Aisling Rawle (Love Island, Toxic Masculinity & George Orwell)For today's episode Hannah was joined by author of the book of the summer The Compound, Aisling Rawle. They discuss the appeal of shows like Love Island, what Aisling's own relationship with reality TV is like, her writing influences & lots more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon.If you love our podcast please also consider voting for us https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting!You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. Books & other mentions in this episode:Moderation by Elaine C...
2025-08-2040 min
The Informed Chiropractor PodcastPolyvagal Inspired Pediatric Chiropractic and the Art of Visceral Work || Dr. Kate Finlayson.Dr. Don MacDonald hosts Dr. Kate Finlayson on this episode of The Informed Chiropractor podcast, where she discusses her journey in chiropractic care with a focus on pediatric practice. Dr. Kate shares how she transitioned from nursing to chiropractic after discovering the profession through YouTube videos and osteopathic treatments. She graduated from Macquarie University in Sydney and began working in Gladstone, Queensland, a coastal town she describes as ideal for her love of nature and smaller communities.
Starting her career during COVID-19 posed challenges, including border closures, but she adapted quickly. Mentored by Ally, a seasoned pediatric c...
2025-04-2424 min
A Pair of BookendsSusan Barker, author of 'Old Soul' on Female Monsters, Stephen King & It FollowsOn today's episode Hannah is joined by Susan Barker, author of Old Soul.Aswell as discussing the novel (spoiler free!), they chat about immortality and the anxiety around death and ageing, building tension in your writing and Susan brings with her a ton of recommendations from films to books!If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe and for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can also follow us via Instagram, Twitter/X& Tik Tok.You can follow Susan via Instagram.Books & other mentions in this episode: The I...
2025-03-1940 min
A Pair of BookendsA Pair of Bookends Live @ Social Refuge/Queer Lit with Kate Fagan, author of The Three Lives of Cate KayWelcome to our FIRST EVER live recording! This event took place at Social Refuge, home of Queer Lit, in Manchester. Hannah interviewed Kate Fagan, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick: The Three Lives of Cate Kay.Please note that the audio was slightly glitchy but we've done our very best with trying to make it sound as good as it can, some parts may sound slightly different to others but we hope you enjoy regardless! For this conversation Hannah and Kate discuss ambition, fame, success, writing process, mother/daughter dynamics and lots more. If you enjoy this episode...
2025-02-051h 00
A Pair of BookendsBonus Books: The Ghosts of Paris with Tara Moss- Raymond Chandler, LGBTQ+ history & Becoming a Private InvestigatorFor this month's Bonus Books episode Hannah was joined by bestselling author, chronic pain & disability advocate & UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Tara Moss to discuss the latest in her Billie Walker mystery novels The Ghosts of Paris. They discuss her unusual research process, creating an iconic protagonist like Billie Walker, the treatment of women throughout history & lots more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it helps to boost us in the charts, for more exclusive content you can find us via Patreon.To follow Tara & her work you can find her via https://www.tararaemoss.com...
2024-12-1142 min
The Wellness Collective with Nat KringoudisThe Toxic Truth Behind Luxury Perfumes - Kate Macdonald & Anna WeatherlakeKate Macdonald and Anna Weatherlake, founders of Váhy fragrances, discuss the surprising truths hidden within the perfume industry and their journey to create a truly clean, natural fragrance line. Kate, a former corporate lawyer, and Anna, a vegan and clean-living advocate, share their passion for transparency in labeling, safe ingredients, and sustainability. Discover why they believe natural scents offer a healthier alternative, the challenges they’ve faced in breaking through the fragrance market, and why Váhy’s mission resonates with conscious consumers. If you're curious about how fragrances impact health or seeking eco-friendly beauty alternatives, this episode is for yo...
2024-11-1331 min
A Pair of BookendsBonus: In Conversation with Kate Mosse CBE, Founder of the Women's Prize & Author of 'The Map of Bones'For today's Bonus episode Hannah is in conversation with Kate Mosse, Novelist and Founder Director of our favourite literary prize, Women's Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction. We discuss the fourth and final instalment in The Joubert Family Chronicles 'The Map of Bones', her research process and what she has taken from this epic twelve-year-long project. They also discuss her Women's Prize highlights, what screenwriter we could all learn from, why graveyards are a place of inspiration and loads more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a free way to support the podcast and means...
2024-10-0936 min
She's All Over the PlaceScience Behind Star Trek with Dr. Erin Macdonald Erin Macdonald PhD. Erin is an acclaimed author and educator featured on NPR's Science Friday & Short Wave, Star Trek Pod Directive, Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove, AT&T SHAPE panel with Geena Davis and Mayim Bialik, in-person at Comic Con's across the country. Rockstar Astrophysicists like these these two icons dominating pop culture are rare comets in the entertainment galaxies. Audiences globally can see Erin on Star Trek: Prodigy(Season 2) on Netflix now, as she joins the incredible voice cast of Kate Mulgrew, Ella Purnell, Brett Gray, Jason Mantzoukas, Jimmi Simpson, and John Noble in this incredible animated series, and she's also the scie...
2024-07-3020 min
She's All Over the PlaceScience Behind Star Trek with Dr. Erin Macdonald Erin Macdonald PhD. Erin is an acclaimed author and educator featured on NPR's Science Friday & Short Wave, Star Trek Pod Directive, Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove, AT&T SHAPE panel with Geena Davis and Mayim Bialik, in-person at Comic Con's across the country. Rockstar Astrophysicists like these these two icons dominating pop culture are rare comets in the entertainment galaxies. Audiences globally can see Erin on Star Trek: Prodigy(Season 2) on Netflix now, as she joins the incredible voice cast of Kate Mulgrew, Ella Purnell, Brett Gray, Jason Mantzoukas, Jimmi Simpson, and John Noble in this incredible animated series, and she's also the science...
2024-07-3020 min
The Mid-Michigan Pet Expert Talk ShowRick Preuss , Doctor Will Schultz, and Lee discuss fences for pet keepers with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence Company in LansingRick Preuss , Doctor Will Schultz, and Lee discuss fences for pet keepers with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence Company in Lansing - When you want to protect your family at the same time you keep your dogs out of trouble, what should you do? You should consider installing a fence! Listen Saturday at 9AM as Rick Preuss from Preuss Pets, Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss the differences that fences can make for pet keepers with Kate Specht, owner of Dewitt Fence Company in Lansing
2024-07-3000 min
Hearts & DaggersEp. 66: Chicago (The Fourth Monkey + Love at First)Summary: Grab a book and a slide of deep dish pizza, it’s time to visit Chicago folks! Today Holly and Devin discuss books set in the iconic city that brought us greats like The Bean and Al Capone. While neither host has a lot of experience in the midwest or in Chicago itself, they both think it’s a great setting for a book - especially in Holly’s darker wheelhouse. Stick around after the end credits for a spoiler-y romp through some horrifying details on her book today! Topics Discussed: The Dagger (3:05): Holly discuss...
2024-07-1650 min
A Pair of BookendsIn Conversation with Sam Taylor, author of 'The Two Loves of Sophie Strom'On today's episode Hannah was joined by author and literary translator Sam Taylor to discuss his latest novel The Two Loves of Sophie Strom, which is out now and published by Faber!We discuss how the book went from being a Sci-fi novel when he first started writing 14 years ago to becoming a historical novel about Nazi Berlin, the differences between working as a translator and a novelist, how falling in love influenced his novel and loads more. If you enjoy this episode, please do rate, review & subscribe so we can reach more of you!You can follow...
2024-06-2439 min
Let Go & Lead with Maril MacDonaldKate O'Neill | How leaders can create bankable foresights and scale optimismIn a world increasingly driven by technology and data, is it possible to preserve the health of the human experience and the broader planet? One of the first 100 employees of Netflix, Kate O'Neill has long innovated at the intersection of technology and humanity. In the view of O'Neill and her signature "strategic optimism," the future is still ours to shape, and businesses have a bigger role to play than they've ever had in the past. She and Maril discuss the human specialty of meaning-making, and the ways it manifests into organizational purpose work; why there's n...
2024-06-1837 minLet Go & Lead with Maril MacDonaldKate O'Neill | How leaders can create bankable foresights and scale optimismIn a world increasingly driven by technology and data, is it possible to preserve the health of the human experience and the broader planet? One of the first 100 employees of Netflix, Kate O'Neill has long innovated at the intersection of technology and humanity. In the view of O'Neill and her signature "strategic optimism," the future is still ours to shape, and businesses have a bigger role to play than they've ever had in the past. She and Maril discuss the human specialty of meaning-making, and the ways it manifests into organizational purpose work; why there's n...
2024-06-1837 min
Unburied BooksTeaser: T. H. White with Kate MacdonaldIn this brief clip, publisher Kate Macdonald shares the story of writer T. H. White's most beloved dog, Brownie. In the full episode, we talk about Sylvia Townsend Warner's approach to biography, White's Arthurian cycle, and the unglamorous side of being an author.
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2024-05-1704 minA Pair of BookendsS3 Debut Spotlight Finale with Georgina MooreWelcome back Bookends to the FINALE of Season 3 in our Debut Spotlight series, can you believe it?! For this episode we thought who better than Georgina Moore, her debut novel The Garnett Girls is a Sunday Times bestseller and not only that but Georgina is also an award-winning book publicist who has worked with prolific authors such as Maggie O'Farrell! We chat about what it's like working on both sides of the industry, why the Isle of Wight is such a special place to her, writing older female characters and so much more! If you enjoy this episode please do...
2024-04-2256 min
the lover girls podcastthe one where we talk to Haley MacDonaldOn today's episode, we chat with the incredible Haley MacDonald! Haley is from Port Williams, Nova Scotia. She is a former Acadia Axewoman who has achieved success on the court and in the classroom, while also being heavily involved in the community during her time at Acadia.
We chatted with Haley about her USPORTS career and transition to pro ball in Germany. She also shares some highlights of her athletic career as well as her coaching philosophy and advice for young girls in sports :)
Thank you Haley for sharing her story with us!
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2024-04-1147 min
Film Ireland PodcastDocArena: Kevin Macdonald, High & Low: John GallianoIn this episode of The DocArena Podcast, we are grateful to Dublin International Film Festival and Volta Pictures for sharing this masterclass with Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald on directing in conversation with Ross Whitaker.Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts.Welcome to The DocArena Podcast in association with Film Ireland. My name is Ross Whitaker and every fortnight, I want to dig deeply into the motivations of documentary filmmakers – how do they choose their subject material and what approaches and strategies do th...
2024-03-1357 minFilm Ireland PodcastDocArena: Kevin Macdonald, High & Low: John GallianoIn this episode of The DocArena Podcast, we are grateful to Dublin International Film Festival and Volta Pictures for sharing this masterclass with Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald on directing in conversation with Ross Whitaker.Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland wherever you get your podcasts.Welcome to The DocArena Podcast in association with Film Ireland. My name is Ross Whitaker and every fortnight, I want to dig deeply into the motivations of documentary filmmakers – how do they choose their subject material and what approaches and strategies do th...
2024-03-1357 min
Ask Dr. Change20. Transforming Police Culture: Interview with Change Process Leader, Kate MacDonaldThe role of the Change Process Leader is a breakthrough strategy for successfully leading transformational change. Beyond Project Management and Change Management, this role oversees how a transformation is stood up, led, and adjusted to achieve sustained results. Kate MacDonald, Executive Director of Professionalism, Leadership & Inclusion at York Regional Police (YRP), has fulfilled this role for the past several years, co-leading YRP’s culture transformation. Many breakthrough results were achieved and have been sustained. Come hear about Kate’s inspiring experience, her successes and challenges, and what it takes to fulfill this essential role in a...
2024-03-0436 min
Beautytap PodcastKate MacDonald and Anna Weatherlake, Váhy FoundersJoin host BeautyTap's Global Director of Education & Community, Jonni Renfroe, as he explores clean and sustainable fragrance just in time for the upcoming Earth Month this April.
Guests Kate MacDonald and Anna Weatherlake, co-founders of Váhy, share their journey from unlikely beginnings to creating their fragrance empire. With a commitment to balance, Váhy stands out for its 100% natural ingredients and sustainable practices, offering an olfactory experience like no other.
Discover their favorite scents and where to find Váhy products as we applaud Anna and Kate for lea...
2024-03-0117 min
How I Healed PodcastThe Heart Is an Empty Space where the Spirits LiveToday on How I Healed we speak with beloved friend Kate Ater, a licensed doctor of Chinese medicine in New Mexico since 2001. She practices classical Chinese medicine and Chinese herbology. You may have heard us mention her name many times before on the podcast, she is our favorite source of knowledge on TCM and she is finally with us. A scientist and critical inquirer, she originally wanted to be a doctor or vet. As a young biochemistry student, she had a lingering shoulder injury that was unresponsive to physical therapy and allopathic medicine, and she was driven to try...
2024-02-151h 10A Pair of BookendsBonus Books: Body Friend with Katherine BrabonFor today's Bonus Books we were joined by Australian Author Katherine Brabon, whose latest novel Body Friend completely blew us away. We chat about her experiences of living with chronic pain, what it was like to transfer that onto the page, creating characters that personified the inner struggle of choosing to rest and so much more, this was such a great conversation and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! If you like what we do and want to support our work & gain exclusive content for less than £3 a month, follow us on Patreon.
2024-02-1457 minA Pair of BookendsS3 Debut Spotlight - 2. Kate BrodyWelcome back Bookends to a new Debut Spotlight episode, this time we were joined by the incredible Kate Brody, author of 'Rabbit Hole' which is out in the UK TODAY! (Our lucky U.S listeners have had it a couple of weeks already!)Aswell as hearing about the journey in having her debut novel published, we chat about sister dynamics, grief and so much more... Hannah of course also asked how a debut novelist ended up with an endorsement from actor Mila Kunis?! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, as always please do...
2024-01-1850 min
The Curated Podcast32: Anna Weatherlake & Kate Macdonald, Co-Founders, Vahy: Developing a Luxurious + Clean Fragrance BrandSo, you want to find the balance of clean, good-for-you-and-the-environment products that are equally as luxurious as their synthetic counterparts? When it comes to fragrance, look no further than Vahy. Developed in Melbourne, Australia by Anna Weatherlake & Kate Macdonald, the duo set out to create an array of 100% natural, transparently-made perfumes––as you can expect, there's a reason why products like these are so rare in the market. After years of trial and error, Vahy hit the market––and there's so much more to come. Tune in to hear their journey, the importance of clean living from your beauty products...
2023-11-2827 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleIn the last episode of this series of How Publishing Works Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with two booksellers, Janet Brakspear adn Helen Simmons from The Corsham Bookshop in Wiltshire.We talked about how Corsham being used as a film set (it is very picturesque Olde England) brings both customers and books and how the bookshop best serves its customers. Helen and Janet talk us through a typical day in the shop, consider the embargo question, talk a lot about children's bookselling, and admit which of their favourite books are always in stock.
2023-11-1046 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleIn this episode of How Publishing Works Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with audiobook producer Arran Dutton from Audiofactory, an audio studio in Somerset.The conversation roams from the rise of the audiobook, how an audio studio works, how an audiobook is made, whether an author should narrator their own book, and why fantasy fiction costs more to narrate. Arran talks a lot about No Dig by Charles Dowding. You can find him and the audiofactory team at audiofactory.co.uk.For more information about Handheld Press, go to www...
2023-11-0345 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleIn this episode of How Publishing Works Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with Nick Parker, Director of Two Rivers, a subsidiary of Ingram Publisher Services, possibly the biggest books distributor on the planet.Warehousing, consignment, wholesalers, shipping, carton sizes, and the sad, sad story of the books that get hurt. Discover the mysteries of book distribution, probably the most invisible but also the biggest component of the book trade network.You can find out more about Nick and the Two Rivers team: https://www.tworiversdistribution.com/about/meet-the-team.For more...
2023-10-2728 min
Time WarpHalloween in Haliburton County plus Edmonton's Haunted HotelHalloween is coming up very shortly. For this week's TimeWarp episode Kate specualtes about whether - and how and why - Haliburton County pioneers might have celebrated Halloween. Plus, Paul tells the eerie tale of one of Canada's reputably most haunted places - Edmonton's luxurious Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. You can book a room, if you dare!
Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours...
2023-10-2014 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleIn this episode of How Publishing Works Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with printer Mark Couch of Short Run Press, a traditional printer based in Exeter, Devon.What does a printer do with the words given to them? This quite technical episode is packed with explanations, with the very faint sound of factory noises drifting in on Mark's audio for very sharp-eared listener. Do yu choose gloss or silk? Sewn or perect bound? We hear about cyan and magenta, litho printing and FSC paper, foil blocking and spot UV.'No book is...
2023-10-2041 min
PopaHALLicsPopaHALLics #110 "Popalicious!"PopaHALLics #110 "Popalicious!"From a chemist doing a cooking show in a serious drama to a time-traveling teen in a horror comedy, we offer the ideal recipes for pop culture enjoyment! We even sprinkle aliens, monsters, and goshawks on top, and polish it off with pumpkin ale. Yum!Streaming:"Lessons in Chemistry," Apple +. In this miniseries based on Bonnie Garmus' bestslling novel, sexism and life's troubles force chemist Elizabeth Zott (Brie Larson) away from the lab in the 1950s. Instead, she hosts a popular TV show where she gives housewives lessons in m...
2023-10-1925 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleIn this episode of How Publishing Works Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with books marketer Ceris Jones, formerly of Sandstone Press, now with Inpress Books.What IS book marketing? And why is it different from book publicity? And why do we spend time talking about the Barbie marketing?This episode contains fun facts and piercing commentary on the realities of selling a book to a bookseller, to a reader, to a reviewer.For more information about Handheld Press, go to www.handheldpress.co.uk. You can email this podcast at...
2023-10-1337 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleThis episode of How Publishing Works is for the book historians who need a bit more medieval in their listening. Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with Dennis Duncan of University College London, author of Index, A History of the..What is an index? When was the first index created? When did page numbers come in? Did fairy spellbooks have indexes? Have indexes always been at the back of a book? And what is the attack index?You can find out more about Dennis's research at https://www.ucl.ac.uk...
2023-10-0636 minA Pair of BookendsS2 Debut Spotlight- 10. Pip FinkemeyerWelcome back Bookends to the finale of Season 2 of our Debut Spotlight series, where we shine the spotlight on the freshest authors and their work! For this episode we were joined by the brilliant Australian author of 'Sad Girl Novel', Pip Finkemeyer. We discuss why we love a sad girl novel, the beauty and intensity of female friendship, her positive debut publishing experience and so much more! We hope you enjoy this conversation and as always, please do rate, review & subscribe so we can reach more of you. To follow us: https://linktr.ee/apairofbookendspod...
2023-10-0250 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleIn this episode of How Publishing Works Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with editor Simon Spanton, formerly of Gollancx and Unbound, now editor at large for Angry Robot Books and Black + White Publishing.What is editing? How does an editor work? How can an author find an editor who will consider their book? How is a book decided on by a publishing company? And hear some uncomfortable truths about publishing as a business ...You can contact Simon at simon@angryrobotbooks.com, and simon@blackandwhitepublishing.com.For more...
2023-09-2945 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleIn this episode of How Publishing Works Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with Lisa Dowdeswell, Head of Literary Estates at the Society of Authors in London, the oldest trade union for writers.This episode is for anyone who has ever published a book, or who is writing one, and doesn't realise what treasure they own, and the rights they ought to be careful about bequeathing unto the next generation.Caveat: as an added bonus we specially recorded the sounds of breezes, passing traffic and the soundscape of Bedford Square in London to...
2023-09-2225 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleIn this episode of How Publishing Works Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with another publisher - Eloise Millar from Galley Beggar Press, a British independent publishing house.How does a publisher know that the manuscript they’re reading is The One? What are the first stages after the contract has been signed? How do you juggle marketing and editorial? And what awful thing happened in 2019 thatgave Galley Beggar renewed faith in the generosity of the book trade? You may need tissues for this one.The books that Eloise me...
2023-09-1559 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleIn this episode of How Publishing Works Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with literary agent Eli Keren from United Agents.What does an agent do for their authors? What does an agent not do? How does book acquisition work? How tough can an agent get? What should authors try to avoid doing? And how exciting is it when a book goes to auction?If you're looking for a literary agent, or are thinking about getting into agenting, bring a pen and make notes: it's a bit of a wild ride.
2023-09-0844 min
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works. From Caxton to KindleThis is the first episode of How Publishing Works. At the beginning of a hypothetical book's journey, Kate Macdonald of Handheld Press is in conversation with author Alice Jolly.How does she write? Who gets to see her final drafts? How does she work with publishers and editors? We hear about the drudgery of self-marketing, and the curious phenomenom of the recurring debut author.Alice has won the Royal Society of Literature's V S Pritchett Prize for short stories and the PEN / Ackerley Prize for autobiography. Her novel Mary-Ann Sate, Imbecile was runner-up...
2023-09-0135 min
Hearts & DaggersEp. 43: LoveFest (Jane Austen)Summary: Summer is coming to a close and academia is back on our minds. Welcome to our fourth LoveFest, where Holly and Devin talk about Jane Austen for literally longer than they’ve ever spoken about anything on the podcast before. Born in 1775, Austen received a home-based education and began writing in her teens. Her novels were published anonymously during her short life; she died in 1817 at age 41 of what modern physicians believe to be Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Her six novels, though, have endured for centuries and are recognized especially for their wit, humor, and keen social commentary. To...
2023-08-291h 28
How Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleHow Publishing Works: From Caxton to KindleThis is an explainer podcast, for the newcomer to publishing, either those who want to work in it, or those who want to get published. We’ll be looking at different roles in the publishing process and talking to a guest about their work in that specialism. I’m your host, Kate Macdonald. I’m a literary historian specialising in publishing history, and I run Handheld Press. We publish fabulous forgotten fiction and lost authors.But this isn’t a history podcast: it’s about the practical daily work that publishing people do now, much of which i...
2023-08-0802 minA Pair of BookendsS2 Debut Spotlight- 7. Emily HabeckHey Bookends! Welcome back to another episode in our Debut Spotlight series, for this episode we were joined by the incredible Emily Habeck to discuss our firm favourite read of the year 'Shark Heart'. We talk about her journey from the world of Theatre to novel writing, her research process of Great White Sharks and the wonderful help she received from Marine Biologist Greg Skomal, the protagonists that we will never forget and so much more. We hope you love this episode as much as we did! If you did please do rate, review & subscribe as it helps us to...
2023-08-0756 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesKate: An International Adoptee Struggles to BondKate Betancourt was born in 1978 in Bogotá Colombia. She spent three months in the hospital after her Mother left, after her birth. Kate was transferred to an orphanage where she stayed until her adoption by an American couple at six months old. Kate grew up in Michigan with one younger sibling biological to her adoptive parents. Growing up a Transracial adoptee in a mostly white area had its issues. Kate knew she was adopted and struggled with bonding with her adoptive parents, feeling lonely and flawed. Kate dealt with childhood sexual abuse. As a teen Kat...
2023-05-2357 min
RISE RadioEpisode 15: Veradigm’s Lesley Weir and Kate Wormington on risk adjustment and quality changes in the 2024 MA and Part D Rate Announcement and 2024 MA Final RuleLesley Weir, senior director, customer and product success at Veradigm, and Kate Wormington director, product management, analytics at Veradigm Payer Analytics, join us for the latest episode of RISE Radio, our podcast series that focuses on issues that impact our three communities: Quality & Revenue; Medicare Member Acquisition & Experience; and Social Determinants of Health.In this 31-minute podcast, they discuss the risk adjustment and quality changes in the final rules and their recommendations and strategies for organizations going forward. About Lesley WeirLesley Weir, senior director of customer a...
2023-05-0331 min
Liberty CuriousBreaking Free from Polarization and Tribalism with Classical Liberalism | Bruce Pardy & Kate WandWe are polarized between two political tribes, perhaps like never before: left vs right, liberal vs conservative, democrat vs republican. In ongoing culture wars, progressives are ascendant and conservatives fight to recover lost ground. But do these opposing camps have more in common than they care to admit? And is there a political philosophy that sees the world through a completely different lens?To help us answer these questions, we're joined by Bruce Pardy, a professor of law and executive director of Rights Probe, a law and liberty think tank. He is a classically liberal legal academic...
2023-01-061h 10A Pair of Bookends1. Debut Spotlight - Rosie AndrewsWE'RE BACK BOOKENDS! Happy new year!We are so excited to be bringing you the first in our new 'Debut Spotlight' series, each episode we will be in conversation with a debut author, chatting about their debut journey, putting their book on your radar and as always getting their recommendations. This episode is with Rosie Andrews, author of The Leviathan which is out in paperback now, you can order here: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-leviathan-a-beguiling-tale-of-superstition-myth-and-murder-from-a-major-new-voice-in-historical-fiction-9781526637369/9781526637369We chat about not getting your first book published, sibling relationships, what makes a terrifying story and much more. To...
2023-01-0646 min
Horrorwood: True Crime in TinseltownThe Vanishing of Daniel Lind LagerlöfSaknad person, befarad död (Missing person, feared dead). Swedish filmmaker Daniel Lind Lagerlöf was on a location scout for a movie when he vanished without a trace back in 2011. Just two days after his disappearance, rescue crews gave up any hope of finding him alive and called off the search. Any belongings he was carrying went missing right along with him, as no trace of Daniel has ever been found.
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2022-12-0553 min
The DediKate PodcastKate Macdonald, Making Woollen Jerseys Cool!This week Kate speaks to Kate Macdonald of Daavar + Co, perhaps our youngest guest so far. In 2021 she launched her business, making beautiful woollen jerseys made from wool grown on her family farm. The entire process is done in NZ!
She shares her super inspiring business journey, as well as her life story and her rock bottom. It was great getting to know Kate, and we know you'll enjoy this episode. Kate is definitely someone to watch for the future, her success is only just beginning!
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2022-12-031h 16
The Halcyon PodcastWorld Cup Nuggets with Kate MasonRob, Adam and Richard are joined by sports journalist and broadcaster Kate Mason for a special episode of World Cup Nuggets as the group stages draw to a close.We unearth some brand new nuggets from this brand new World Cup and look back at England's performances so far (as well as their potential in future). Some our our more outlandish predictions are revisited with varying results and we also stop by Roger Milla's Last Chance Saloon to see who's finishing up before heading home.As a reminder, the most comprehensive World Cup fact book...
2022-12-0335 min
Sensational at SixtyEP 7: Kate Cook Interviews Roddy MacDonaldAre you ready? We are going to SMASH being 60, looking to our futures with a sense of meaning and purpose, joy for life, and of course, vibrant good health AND We are not going to compromise.! This time brings adventure, possibility, and excitement and we are going to grab all those chances with both hands, creating something brilliant and meaningful.In this podcast series, Kate Cook, Corporate Nutritionist, author, and keynote speaker of 2 plus decades will be interviewing all sorts of inspirational women who can help us understand what they are doing to move the needle of...
2022-11-2150 minA Pair of Bookends5. Acts of Service by Lillian FishmanWelcome back bookends! We've been away on our jollies but are back to bring you our July book club episode with the thrilling new debut Acts of Service by Lillian Fishman- thank you to Europa Editions for our gifted copies, you can buy the book here: https://www.europaeditions.co.uk/book/9781787703858/acts-of-service.Books & cultural recommendations mentioned:Writers and lovers by Lily KingGreat Circle by Maggie ShipsteadLeave the world behind by Rumaan AlamThe Stand by Stephen KingSorrow and Bliss by Meg MasonThe book of form and...
2022-07-251h 10
Lost Ladies of LitRose Macaulay — What Not with Kate MacdonaldSend us Fan MailWhat Not, Rose Macaulay’s 1918 wild and witty speculative novel of post-First World War eugenics, influenced Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. Our guest is literary historian Kate Macdonald, who wrote the first collection of scholarly essays on Macaulay and spearheads the publishing company Handheld Press.Support the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter.Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Emai...
2022-06-1444 minA Pair of Bookends3. Vladimir by Julia May JonasWelcome back Bookends! This month's book club episode features Vladimir, the exciting new debut novel from Julia May Jonas. Our deep dive includes chat on complex female protagonists, sexual fantasies, power dynamics and dark academia. As usual, we give you our cultural recommendations and books we'd recommend as companion reads to Vladimir. Books & Authors mentioned:The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak10 Minutes 38 Seconds by Elif Shafak Conversations with Friends by Sally RooneyLolita by Vladimir NabokovThe Secret History by Donna TarttThe Goldfinch by Donna TarttThe Exhibitionist...
2022-05-271h 03A Pair of BookendsMinisode Two: The Books That Shaped UsWelcome back Bookends! Join us for our not so mini-minisode and explore the books that shaped us. We delve into our childhood faves, those angsty teenage picks and our ultimate recommendations.Sponsor: @deargreenreads.gifts https://deargreenreads.co.uk/Books and Authors Mentioned:This One Sky Day by Leone RossThe School for Good Mothers by Jessamine ChanHarry Potter SeriesThe Love Songs of W.E.B Dubois by Honoree Fenonne JeffersThe Magic Faraway Tree by Enid BlytonNarnia Series by C.S LewisElmer by David...
2022-05-131h 21Time WarpMarilyn Monroe in Haliburton County? Plus, Canada's First Major Political ScandalThis week, Kate talks about a picture of Marilyn Monroe featured on the front page of the April 17, 1952 Haliburton Echo newspaper. She was filming the movie 'Niagara' at Niagara Falls at the time. Was it possible she was heading for the Highlands? Plus, Paul talks about the story behind Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald and the first major Canadian political scandal - the 1873 Pacific Scandal - that saw him resign from office and the Conservative Party defeated in the subsequent election.
Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host...
2022-04-0813 min
Stockwhips & LattesEpisode 40 - Kate MacdonaldThis week on Stockwhips and Lattes we chat with Southland woman Kate Macdonald who just this week, launched her own company Davaar and Co. Kate has combined her agribusiness and marketing qualifications with her passion for farming by creating a modern take on the old fashioned homespun jerseys. Using only the wool from her family's property in Southland which has been farmed by the Macdonald's since 1915, Davaar and Co has created fashionable woollen jerseys that would make any rural professional dam fine at the sale yards this season.
2022-02-1037 min
Accelerating Careers in Real EstateEpisode 42 - Kate IvesThis evening I am sat with Kate Ives, Strategic Director at Countryside Partnerships South. I talk a lot about the chapters in our career: acceleration, consolidation and spark and for Kate who is just days into a new role, I expect it is just at the beginning of a new exciting acceleration chapter. Before Kate joined Countryside she was a member of the fledgling development department at Wates Residential joining from regeneration specialist First Base. Kate talks about the allure of the champagne lifestyle of a developer in Australia, to the attractions of London’s nightlife in her twenties all th...
2021-12-0840 min
Watershed Writers with Tanis MacDonaldWatershed Writers - Erin BowSit back and get transported to the steppes of Mongolia where eagle hunting, an age-old tradition is overturned by one young girl’s bravery and determination to train an eagle as author Erin Bow talks about Stand on the Sky, which won the 2019 Governor General’s Award for Young People’s Literature in English. Then hear what’s hair-raising about her book Plain Kate and how Erin explores blood magic to transform an old Russian fairytale for contemporary readers. We finish with Erin reading her poem about Madame Curie where Erin puts her science background to poetic means. - ...
2021-11-0159 min
Invasion Of PrivacyEast Vs West CoastAston Wallace & Jon Koppel join Kate & Siege to discuss how one of their close childhood friends was a victim in a Hit & Run. She is alive, but suffered horrific injuries. They also talk about how Nicki Minaj is publicly questioning the COVID vaccine, Norm MacDonald's passing, & Kim Kardashian's outfit at The Met. Then they get into how years ago a 16 year old male student had a threesome with 2 teachers. Follow IG: @thekatewolff @cg.mcswolls @fastromone @peaks_podcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-09-201h 07
Empathize Others: The PodcastEOTP 003 | Kate MacDonald Interview - Empathize Others: The PodcastInterview with Kate MacDonald - In this episode Augy engages in a beautifully passionate conversation with Halifax, Nova Scotia's dynamic Kate MacDonald. Kate is deeply committed to community engagement through art, music, activism and authentic 1st-voice communication. Her diverse sense of community grows out of the wide variety of people who helped to 'raise her up'. Kate refers to a succession of mentors, organizations, teachers and community 'safe spaces' that helped her navigate the complexities of race, class and gender. Kate uses her clear vision of her past to strongly advocate and teach the next generation of Halifax, Nova...
2021-08-1945 min
Empathize Others: The PodcastEOTP 003 | Kate MacDonald Interview - Empathize Others: The PodcastInterview with Kate MacDonald - In this episode Augy engages in a beautifully passionate conversation with Halifax, Nova Scotia's dynamic Kate MacDonald. Kate is deeply committed to community engagement through art, music, activism and authentic 1st-voice communication. Her diverse sense of community grows out of the wide variety of people who helped to 'raise her up'. Kate refers to a succession of mentors, organizations, teachers and community 'safe spaces' that helped her navigate the complexities of race, class and gender. Kate uses her clear vision of her past to strongly advocate and teach the next generation of Halifax, Nova...
2021-08-1945 min
Beyond the Big ScreenWonder Woman and LiteratureToday we are joined by podcaster and blogger Kate MacDonald to discuss the 2017 film Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot. Kate will take us through how this movie was inspired by and incorporates elements of the early 20th century Scottish adventure writer, John Buchanan’s works into this movie. There is much more to this movie than golden lassos and epic battle scenes!You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@at...
2021-08-1247 min
Captains' Logs and LightsabersCLL#10 - Dr. Erin MacDonald InterviewCaptains’ Logs and Lightsabers main show is back after a few months’ hiatus with an extra-special episode. Jonathan and Chris had an incredible opportunity to interview Dr. Erin MacDonald, a PhD in Astophysics from the University of Glasgow in Scotland! MacDonald, in 2019, was hired as the official science consultant for the ever-expanding Star Trek Universe and currently works on all shows in development. Dr. Erin talks about her love of both franchises, her strong connections to Star Wars Rebels and Kathryn Janeway, how her love of Star Trek led to working on the franchise, and the science behind warp travel. Will huma...
2021-07-2957 min
Finding Your BlissKate Eckman & Suzi KoryOn this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we’re all about feeling good, not only on the outside, but on the inside too. On the program Judy Librach is joined by Columbia University executive coach Kate Eckman. The former model and pro-athlete is here to talk all about her fabulous new book: The Full Spirit Workout.
Kate leverages her experience as a well-known communications, performance, and mindfulness expert, accomplished entrepreneur, and elite athlete to equip leaders with all the tools, methodology, and energetic boost they need to excel. Kate’s work is rooted in neuroscience, positive psychology, and whole-person coaching tech...
2021-07-1750 min