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Hate MaleEp 63 - Study Session: Internalized MisogynyIn this Study Session, Ellen brings Internalized Misogyny to the table. Using examples from Fox News and the dangers of “pick me girls”, her and Nora discuss the role this played in their own lives, and the ripple effects that still cause harm in society today. INTERNALIZED MISOGYNY: ‘PICK-ME GIRLS’ AND INTROSPECTIONhttps://voxatl.org/internalized-misogyny-pick-me-girls-and-introspection/Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Are feminists and wussy men a threat to national security?https://www.salon.com/2014/01/17/elisabeth_hasselbeck_are_feminists_and_wussy_men_a_threat_to_national_security/The Psychology of the “Pic...2022-11-291h 05

Let’s Talk Memoir17. The Role of the Reflective Narrator featuring Lily DunnLily Dunn joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about the impact her father leaving to follow the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh had on her childhood, when she knew it was time to write her memoir Sins of the Father, stepping into her role as reflective narrator, creating tension, family members in our work, and understanding as a means to healing. Also in this episode: -writing to find answers -our early experiences as shadows in our lives -staying true to your purpose Books mentioned in th...2022-11-2233 min

IndoctriNationSins Of My Father w/ Lily DunnLily Dunn is an author and mentor living in the UK. She has personal essays in Granta, Litro, Hinterland, MIRonline, The Real Story, and is a regular writer for Aeon magazine. She is in her final writing up year of her doctorate at Birkbeck, University of London. She is co-editor of A Wild and Precious Life: Recovery Anthology, with Zoe Gilbert, and co-runs London Lit Lab. Her latest book Sins of My Father: A Daughter, a Cult, a Wild Unravelling is her attempt to unravel the mysteries of a father who believed himself to be beyond reproach. When Lily was...2022-06-011h 12

PTPOP - A Mind RevolutionMind Control by Cell PhoneSend us a textMind Control by Cell PhoneHave you ever been mindlessly scrolling through Instagram or Facebook, you want to look away, you want to stop but you can't. Doesn't it seem like you're in a trance? I'm going to prove that you are in fact in a trance and it's all by design. To Support this channel https://www.buzzsprout.com/2129599/supportMy TubeBuddy affiliate link https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=ptpopCheck out my film, The Ar...2021-12-1646 min

MIR PodcastAuthor Not Present ep.6 - The EntertainerAuthor Not Present is a podcast in which Louise Hare, Christina Carè, and Peter J Coles critique anonymous submitted pieces. In the sixth episode, Louise, Christina, and Peter discuss ‘The Entertainer’. Listen to find out what they liked and what they thought could be improved as they deal with structure all the way down to pedantic line-editing. They also discuss why getting an agent might be not quite what you expect. We highly encourage you to read the story before listening to the episode so you can follow along. To do so go to mi...2021-04-2851 min

MIR PodcastAuthor Not Present ep.7 - Sacaran NightsAuthor Not Present is a podcast in which Louise Hare, Christina Carè, and Peter J Coles critique anonymous submitted pieces. In the seventh episode, Louise, Christina, and Peter critique 'Sacaran Nights'. Listen to find out what they liked and what they thought could be improved as they deal with structure all the way down to pedantic line-editing. They also discuss the idea of cancel culture in literature. We highly encourage you to read the story before listening to the episode so you can follow along. To do so go to m...2021-04-2854 min

MIR PodcastMIR#14 with Alice Haworth-Booth and Kate EllisIn the fourteenth episode of the MIR Podcast, Peter J Coles talks with the winner of the Bricklane Bookshop short story prize, 2020 Alice Haworth-Booth, and the head of the prize, Kate Ellis. They discuss writing climate change and what it takes to run a big prize. For show notes go to: mironline.org/podcastalicehaworthbooth 2021-01-2229 min

The Struggle is Real by Wellness on the FarmAnnie Buscemi- What if you were living in the middle of a suicide epidemic? Finding hope in Nunavut.Thank you so much for joining us as we chat with Annie about the suicide epidemic in Nunavut, the beauty of Inuit culture and so much more. Are you Inuit and struggling with thoughts of Suicide? Please reach out to the Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Helpline Local Nunavut Number: 867.979.3333 Toll-Free: 1.800.265.3333 PLEASE CHECK OUT ANNIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA! TikTok @annieneevee Instagram @ullaakkut Donate to Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Helpline: http://nunavuthelpline.ca/donate Find out more about our Online Fundraiser for Kamatsiaqtut...2020-12-1851 min

Alternative Stories and Fake RealitiesBackdrop: an Audio DramaSend us a textIn a future London ravaged by the effects of climate change, a company is busy harvesting memories to build virtual versions of the world before "The Withering". But there are parts of her past Laura would rather forget. This episode contains swearing and accounts of emotional abuse. Listeners are advised to avoid this story if they are likely to be offended by either. Backdrop is based on a short story by Anna Orridge and adapted by Anna Orridge and Chris GregoryIn Backdrop you'll hearMarie-Claire Wood as Laur...2020-11-2041 min

MIR PodcastAuthor Not Present ep.5 - The Gardener and The Garden PartyAuthor Not Present is a podcast in which Louise Hare, Christina Carè, and Peter J Coles critique anonymous submitted pieces. In the fifth episode, they discuss 'The Gardener and The Garden Party’ – a covid 19 story. Listen to find out what they liked and what they thought could be improved as they deal with structure all the way down to pedantic line-editing. This episode was recorded before the outbreak of the current crisis so we apologise for any inaccuracies! We highly encourage you to read the story before listening to the episode so you can follow along...2020-06-261h 06

MIR PodcastAuthor Not Present ep.4 - The Woman in the StreetThis episode was recorded before the outbreak of the current crisis so we apologise for any inaccuracies! Author Not Present is a podcast in which Louise Hare, Christina Carè, and Peter J Coles critique anonymous submitted pieces. In the third episode, Christina and Peter are joined by author Jarred McGinnis to discuss 'The Woman in the Street.' Listen to find out what they liked and what they thought could be improved as they deal with structure all the way down to pedantic line-editing. We highly encourage you to read the story before l...2020-04-101h 12

MIR PodcastAuthor Not Present ep.3 - MagritAuthor Not Present is a podcast in which Louise Hare, Christina Carè, and Peter J Coles critique anonymous submitted pieces. In the third episode, they discuss ‘Magrit’ – a quirky story of a woman who no one listens to. Listen to find out what they liked and what they thought could be improved as they deal with structure all the way down to pedantic line-editing. This episode was recorded before the outbreak of the current crisis so we apologise for any inaccuracies! We highly encourage you to read the story before listening to the episode so you can...2020-03-271h 18

MIR PodcastAuthor Not Present ep.2 - Of Sprites and SpiritsAuthor Not Present is a podcast in which Louise Hare, Christina Carè, and Peter J Coles critique anonymous submitted pieces. In the second episode, they discuss 'Of Sprites and Spirits' - a magical realist story of a young boy's search for connection. Listen to find out what they liked and what they thought could be improved as they deal with structure all the way down to pedantic line-editing. We highly encourage you to read the story before listening to the episode so you can follow along. To do so go to mironline.org/a...2020-03-1356 min

MIR PodcastMIR #13 with Golnoosh Nour - The Ministry of GuidanceIn the thirteenth episode of the MIR Podcast, Peter J Coles talks to writer Golnoosh Nour. They discuss her short story collection 'The Ministry of Guidance and Other Stories,' writing about queerness, and why we are reading Iran wrong. For show notes go to: mironline.org/podcastgolnooshnour 2020-02-2831 min

MIR PodcastAuthor Not Present ep.1 - Twenty MinutesAuthor Not Present is a podcast in which Louise Hare, Christina Carè, and Peter J Coles critique anonymous submitted pieces. In the first episode, they discuss 'Twenty Minutes' - a story of loss and friendship. Listen to find out what they liked and what they thought could be improved as they deal with structure all the way down to pedantic line-editing. We highly encourage you to read the story before listening to the episode so you can follow along. To do so go to mironline.org/anptwentyminutes where you'll also find the show n...2020-02-1454 min

MIR PodcastMIR #12 with James Mitchell and Kate Ellis - Brick Lane BookshopIn the twelfth episode of the MIR Podcast, Peter J Coles is in Brick Lane Bookshop with the winner of their short story prize James Mitchell, and the head of the prize, Kate Ellis. They discuss what it takes to craft a winning short story, issues surrounding writing the 'other', and helpful advice on entering the 2020 short story prize. For show notes go to: mironline.org/podcastbricklanebookshop 2020-01-3141 min

Lunar Poetry PodcastsEp.123 - Vanessa Onwuemezi (transcript available)David Turner is in Walthamstow, east London talking to Vanessa Onwuemezi. The pair discuss how Vanessa came to be pursuing a life in writing and how she judges the quality of her writing. This episode includes a short tribute to friend and poet Mishi 'Dulwich Hamlet' Morath who sadly passed away before Christmas. Download a full transcript of this conversation here: https://lunarpoetrypodcasts.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/ep123-vanessa-onwuemezi-transcript.pdf For more about Vanessa: https://twitter.com/onwuemezi http://www.thewhitereview.org/fiction/at-the-heart-of-things/ http://mironline.org/swim-by-vanessa-onwuemezi/ Buy my book Contained, £10 for the book, £4 for the PDF, here: https://www.bl...2020-01-141h 05

MIR PodcastMIR #11 with The Secret Diary of Bloomsbury - Everyday PoetryIn the eleventh episode of the MIR Podcast, Peter J Coles talks to Elizabeth Dearnly and Michael Eades about their project The Secret Diary of Bloomsbury. They discuss how the project came about, bringing the private into the public space, and keeping a diary. Oh, there is also the mystery of The Bird Man. For show notes go to: mironline.org/podcastsecretdiaryofbloomsbury/2019-11-1524 min

MIR PodcastMIR #10 with Julia Bell - The Creative Writing CoursebookIn the tenth episode of the MIR Podcast, Peter J Coles talks to author Julia Bell about the republication of The Creative Writing Coursebook. They discuss how the coursebook came about, the perennial question of whether writing can be taught, and the influence of the digital on creative writing. For show notes go to: mironline.org/podcastjuliabell 2019-10-1821 min

MIR PodcastMIR #9 with Toby Litt - PatienceIn the ninth episode of the MIR Podcast, Angèle Eliane talks to author Toby Litt about his latest novel, Patience. They discuss why the novel took 12 years to write, the importance of finding a voice, and coping with other peoples' success. For show notes go to: mironline.org/podcasttobylitt/2019-09-0633 min

MIR PodcastMIR #8 with Sean Preston and Joe Johnston - Open PenIn the eighth episode of the MIR Podcast, Peter J Coles talks to author Sean Preston and Joe Johnston about their literary magazine Open Pen. Sean and Joe explain how the magazine came about, why they'll take a risk on new writers, and publishing the stories others might not. For show notes go to: mironline.org/podcastopenpen 2019-07-2629 min

MIR PodcastMIR #7 with Rob True - True StoriesIn the seventh episode of the MIR Podcast, Peter J Coles talks to author Rob True about his debut collection of short stories, 'Gospel of Aberration'. Rob talks openly about living with schizophrenia, learning to write stories at the age of 40, and gives his advice on writing good dialogue. For show notes go to: mironline.org/robtrue 2019-06-0736 min

MIR PodcastMIR #6 with Mazin Saleem - The PrickIn the sixth episode of the MIR Podcast, Peter J Coles talks to author Mazin Saleem about his debut novel 'The Prick'. They discuss what it means to be a terrible person, middle-class malaise, and the crisis of masculinity. Show Notes: Mazin Saleem Open Pen Strange Horizons The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera Fight Club The Cable Guy At Swim, Two Birds by Brian O'Nolan Les Murray Wonderbook by Jeff Vandermeer The Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin The Open Pen Novelette Series MIROnline Patreon This podcast was produced and edited by Peter J Coles Mazin Saleem is...2019-05-2435 min

MIR PodcastMIR #5 with Lily Dunn - A Wild and Precious LifeIn the fifth episode of the MIR Podcast, Peter J Coles talks to author Lily Dunn about 'A Wild and Precious Life: A Recovery Anthology'. They discuss how the anthology came about, writing addiction, and the ups and downs of alternative forms of publishing. Show Notes: A Wild and Precious Life: A Recovery Anthology Lily Dunn Shadowing the Sun by Lily Dunn Granta The Real Story Aeon Hackney Recovery Service Zoe Gilbert Kerry Hudson, Lowborn ...2019-05-1041 min

MIR PodcastMIR #4 with Jane Roberts - The Power of the FeminineIn the fourth episode of the MIR Podcast, MIR15 editor Lauren Miller talks to author Jane Roberts about her story "Our Lady the Sheela Na Gig." They discuss what inspired the story, Jane's writing background and they get to the bottom of exactly what a Sheela Na Gig actually is. Jane also gives her book recommendations. Show Notes: Jane's Website A Sheela Na Gig 'The Bloody Chamber' by Angela Carter Ali Smith Litro High Spirits: A Round of Drinking Stories Jane Roberts is a freelance writer living on t...2019-03-0731 min

MIR PodcastMIR #3 with Jean McNeil and Richard Hamblyn - The Climate for Writing Panel DiscussionThe third episode of the MIR Podcast comes from a live recording taken at The Climate for Writing: A MIR16 Masterclass. Deputy Managing Editor of MIROnline, Peter J Coles hosts a panel discussion on writing ‘climate’ with acclaimed authors Jean McNeil and Richard Hamblyn in which they discuss what it means to respond to a stimulus such as ‘climate’, the notion of the ‘telling image’, and different approaches to writing about such a broad and overwhelming topic like climate change. Show Notes: The Invention of Clouds by Richard Hamblyn Terra: Tales of the Earth by...2019-03-0754 min

MIR PodcastMIR #2 with Lou Kramskoy - This Episode is Not Called Tiny FighterIn the second episode of the MIR Podcast, MIR 15 editor Amy St Johnston talks to author Lou Kramskoy about her short story “The Front Line.” They discuss ways of writing anxiety, the struggle of choosing a good title, and the importance of reading your work aloud. Lou also gives us her short story recommendation. Show Notes: An Abduction by Tessa Hadley A Dream of Men by Mary Gaitskill The End of Firpo in the World by George Saunders MIR15 Anthology This podcast was produced and edited by Peter J...2019-03-0734 min

MIR PodcastMIR #1 with Arhondia - Through the LanewayIn the first episode of the MIR Podcast, MIR 15 editor Lauren Miller talks to author Arhondia about her short story “Tom Corridan.” They discuss the influence of music on her writing, the power of drawing on real experience in prose, and how to develop convincing dialogue. Arhondia also gives her short story recommendation. Show Notes: Araby by James Joyce MIR15 Anthology This podcast was produced and edited by Lauren Miller and Peter J Coles. Arhondia is a Greek-Irish writer. Growing up in Athens sparked a love for theatre and storytel...2019-03-0729 min

Unpublished CafeBill C-69Today on the Unpublished Cafe podcast: The Liberals have staked a claim on the environment turning the Ministry of the Environment to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. And that Minister, Ottawa Centre MP, Catherine McKenna is now shepherding in Bill C69, the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act. It would replace, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 which was brought in by the Conservatives. At the time, many felt the government of the day was turning it's back on the environment and science in favour of economics. Flash forward...2018-07-1134 min