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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesCaimh McDonnell: Notice When You're Doing Your Best Writing | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep 18Caimh McDonnell is the author of the Bunny McGarry trilogy (not a trilogy) and the Stranger Times series (definitely a series) and his latest RING THE BELLS is one of my favourite books of the year.In this festive special, we discuss:How travel triggers story ideasThe value of short storiesWhy calling something a trilogy is a bad ideaAnd why it's crucial to take note of when you're writing good stuff, and much more!LINKSCaimh's website: https://whitehairedirishman.com Joe Abercrombie backlist: https://joeabercrombie.comDown Cemetery...
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The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 207 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 21st December 2025.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesGavin G Smith: Know Your Own Worth | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 17Gavin G Smith writes gripping science fiction and his latest is ALIEN CULT, a terrific murder mystery noir set in the ALIENS universe. We Discuss:Writing for other people's IP, including games and film novelisationsThe crucial difference between a consistent universe and fan serviceWhy he might enjoy research too muchAnd why it's more important than ever for authors to value their workLINKSGavin's website: https://www.gavingsmith.com/ Pre-Order The End of Gods paperback: https://witchesofwoodville.com/product/the-end-of-gods-paperback/ Mark's co...
2025-12-1652 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 206A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 14th December 2025.
2025-12-131h 09The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 205 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 7th December 2025.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesJeevani Charika: Doing Funky Things | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 16Jeevani Charika writes award nominated romantic women’s fiction and romcoms. She’s written books on how to write romcoms, and sustaining a career as a writer and she also has an amazing YouTube channel teaching authors how to use Canva to make marketing graphics Her latest book How Can I Resist You is out now!We Discuss:What she's learned from her love of Korean dramasHow 'writing tighter' has been good for her prose styleHow oversleeping led to a breakthrough in her careerWhy she enjoys doing funky things with Canva and much...
2025-12-0531 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 204A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 30th June 2025.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesPernille Hughes: Lock Yourself in a Room | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 15Pernille Hughes is the author of TEN YEARS, PROBABLY THE BEST KISS IN THE WORLD and PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE; novels brimming with warmth, wit and unforgettable characters. And now she's back with her new novel A COPENHAGEN SNOWMANCE, which is here to herald in Christmas. Yes, I said the C-word! What of it??WE DISCUSS:Discovering your voiceHyggeHero draftsFinding your tribeWriting on HRT and why you should lock yourself in a room with a glass of wine when writing... and much more!
2025-11-251h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 203 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 23rd June 2025.
2025-11-221h 09The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 202A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 15th November 2025.
2025-11-151h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 201A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 9th November 2025.
2025-11-081h 05The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 200A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 2nd November 2025.
2025-11-011h 06The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 199A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 26th October 2025.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesLucy Strange: How Scary is too Scary? | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 14Lucy Strange is an award-winning children’s author whose books feel like classic children’s literature, but are written in a style that is engaging and accessible for today’s younger readers. Most recently she’s collaborated with artist Pam Smy on their spooky, funny new series Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries!Often inspired by folklore and fairy tales, Lucy combines historical settings with touches of magic and fantasy to create utterly convincing worlds in which anything might happen.And before becoming a professional writer, Lucy worked as an English teacher for fifteen years. Having also train...
2025-10-2254 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 198A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 20th October 2025.
2025-10-191h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 197 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 12th October 2025.
2025-10-111h 06The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 196A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 5th October 2025.
2025-10-041h 06The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 195 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 28th September 2025.
2025-09-271h 09The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 194A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 21st September 2025.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesGD Wright: A Weird Way of Getting Published. | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 13GD Wright is the author of the bestselling AFTER THE STORM and INTO THE FIRE, and he’s genuinely one of the nicest guys in the business with an extraordinary tale to tell: he was a copper, then due to health issues had to retire aged 30, and if you know Gary at all you’ll know that he’s had a few challenges this year… but he’s come through and was an amazing guest on the livestream. He talks frankly his strange route to publication, creating a writing habit, how his work was optioned when he was self-published and much...
2025-09-1951 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 193A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 14th September 2025.
2025-09-131h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 192 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 7th September 2025.
2025-09-071h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 191A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 31st August 2025.
2025-08-301h 06The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 190A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 24th August 2025.
2025-08-231h 06The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 189A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 17th August 2025.
2025-08-161h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 188A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 10th August 2025.
2025-08-091h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 187A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 3rd August 2025.
2025-08-031h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 186A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 27th July 2025.
2025-07-261h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 185A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 20th July 2025.
2025-07-201h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 184 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 13th July 2025.
2025-07-141h 06The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 183A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 6th July 2025.
2025-07-051h 05The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 182 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 29th June 2025.
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The Mark Mo ShowMagic Bus, Pt.1Mark Mo went on a magic bus and it changed everything... It was more of a dive bar crawl, but don't tell him. Carpe DM's slaps some neat questions our way before The Other Foods turns into "The Other Drank". New segment alert!! The Fry Guy Fry Review premiers this week. Then, our You Just Made The List segment covers the top 10 action movie stars. Review / Preview hits some MCU news (and also the Accountant 2..?) just before While You Were Sleeping uncovers Aviassembly. Finally, the Official Beer Review turns coat and goes down a cocktail road before pt. 2 of...
2025-06-281h 32The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 181 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 22nd June 2025.
2025-06-231h 06The Mark Mo ShowAmerican GestapoThis Mark Mo Show covers the disturbing ICE behavior of recent weeks and the legality of it all. Then, the tension is broken with some silly Carpe DM's we received, just before a yucky Other Foods disgraces our thoughts. Then, You Just Made The List covers the best guitarists of all time. Review / Preview and While You Were Sleeping merge beautifully into a coherent, tasty bit of culture to enjoy. Finally, the Official Beer Review hits a neat Chicago brew before a classy pizza Tier Listing closes out the show.This show is supported by...
2025-06-211h 31The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 180A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 15th June 2025.
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The Mark Mo ShowFireside Chats #3 - Justin Anderson Vol. 1Mark Mo sits down with Justin, owner of Definitive Details, to discuss his passion for cars, music, and much more!This show is supported by Simko Signs, Life Care Centers of Valparaiso, YMCA of Valparaiso, Currie Motors Ford of Valpo, Currie Motors Buick/GMC, Smoketown Blues BBQ, Geitonia Greek Grill, The Entertainer Magazine, and AK219 (@ak219gbd on YouTube).
2025-06-071h 10The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 179A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 8th June 2025.
2025-06-071h 04The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 178A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 1st June 2025.
2025-06-011h 04The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 177A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 25th May 2025.
2025-05-241h 03The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 176A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 18th May 2025.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesSarah Pinborough: THE LIES WE TELL | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 10I chat with Sarah Pinborough, the bestselling and award-winning author of Behind Her Eyes about her new thriller We Live Here Now, spooky houses, her method of 'triple writing', going on tour and the lies we tell each other...LINKSThe book links are affiliate links and I earn a wee bit of commission if you buy from them.WE LIVE HERE NOW: https://amzn.to/44IfsJg LAUNCH AT WATERSTONES MILTON KEYNES ON WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE https://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-sarah-pinborough/milton-keynes-midsummer-place?SARAH'S US TOUR: https://us.macmillan.c...
2025-05-1645 min
NTN UnpackedWhat’s Possible With AI in the Classroom?In this thought-provoking episode of NTN Unpacked, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) in education with veteran educator Jason Currie-Olson from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Joined by hosts Mark Stolan and Missy Saldana, Jason shares how he’s actively exploring AI tools to enhance instruction, empower students, and rethink assessment in meaningful ways.Whether you’re AI-curious or already experimenting with tools in your own classroom, this episode offers an honest, practical, and energizing look at what happens when teachers and students co-create learning with AI.
2025-05-1343 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 175A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 11th May 2025.
2025-05-101h 09The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 174A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 8th December 2024.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesTracy Buchanan: "CELEBRATE THE GOOD STUFF!" | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 9Tracy Buchanan is the bestselling author of the Dr Vanessa Marwood thrillers and she runs one of the best author groups on Facebook and is a brilliant advocate for authors.We discuss: Which comes first: research or plot?If authors can still earn a living from writingGrowing maggots for research purposesAnd much more!My apologies for the quality of my mic for this episode. I had a dodgy connection and sound a wee bit toppy!Edit by Kai NewtonProduction assistance...
2025-05-0335 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 173A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 27th April 2025.
2025-04-261h 10The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 172A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 20th April 2024.
2025-04-191h 08The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 171A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 12th April 2024.
2025-04-151h 08The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 170A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 6th April 2025.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesNadine Matheson: "THROW EVERYTHING AT IT!" | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 8Nadine Matheson is the bestselling author of the DI Henley crime thrillers and presenter of the Conversation Podcast.We discuss: Writing as a plannerNadine's great tip for finishing first draftsWhy not reading the small print was great for her careerWe have a fun rant about META and book piracyAnd much more!Edit by Kai NewtonProduction assistance by Emily StayJingle by Dom CurrieLINKSNADINE'S WEBSITE: https://www.nadinematheson.com THE KILL LIST: https://www.nadinematheson.com/books/ THE...
2025-04-0554 min
The Thoughtful BroEpisode 62: Ron CurrieMy fresh convo on with Ron Currie re his latest novel, the family crime saga, The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne. We discussed: (1) creating existentialist heroes, (2) eats-nails-for-breakfast French Canadian female mobsters, and (3) how leading an authentic life as the highest virtue in a world of fading meaning. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.
2025-04-011h 01The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 169 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 30th March 2025.
2025-03-291h 08The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 168 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 23rd March 2025.
2025-03-231h 05The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 167 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 16th March 2025.
2025-03-151h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 166 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 9th March 2025.
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Zone FocusedThe One About the CreekIn episode two of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, the gang checks in with some stories from the last week of shooting on the streets, and then dives deep into the art (and social gymnastics) of street portraiture. Also discussed are photo projects, shooting street in rural and small towns, and the work of Mary Ellen Mark.Episode 2: The One About the Creek 00:30 – Podcast Introduction, sharing that day's experiences of shooting on the streets, and the "shot that got away"9:00 – Street portraiture experience11:00 – Biggest fear in street portraiture13:30 – Using a 28mm lens for portraits, choosing your subj...
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesGareth L Powell: Future's Edge | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 7Award-winning author Gareth L Powell takes us into the future with his latest science fiction novel Future's Edge.We discuss: Writing SF in an era when fact is in danger of overtaking fictionRunning the Stars and Sabers imprint with Jendia GammonWhy most authors now need a second jobThe importance of tea in the creative processAnd much more!Edit by Kai NewtonProduction assistance by Emily StayJingle by Dom CurrieLINKSGARETH'S BOOKS: https://www.garethlpowell.com
2025-03-0251 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 165A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 2nd March 2025.
2025-03-021h 03The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 164 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 23rd February 2025.
2025-02-221h 06The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 163A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 16th February 2025.
2025-02-161h 08The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 162A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 9th February 2025.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesNicola May: "Persistence over Resistance" | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 6Nicola May is the author of heartwarming and funny romantic comedies, including the hugely successful Ferry Lane and Cockleberry Bay series, she’s a great champion for indie authors and she’s here to kick off 2025 with another bestseller ‘How Do I Tell You?’We discuss:Tips for writing romcomsThe key differences between self publishing, traditional publishing and digital-first publishersBalancing serious themes with heartwarming fictionAnd much more!LINKSNicola's website: https://www.nicolamay.com The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstayw...
2025-02-0539 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 161 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 2nd February 2025.
2025-02-021h 08The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 160 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 26th January 2025.
2025-01-251h 06The Mark Mo ShowWhat's Up A, I Got Something To Say!Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Mark Mo Show! A quick rant is succeeded by some Carpe DM's and a weird Other Food. Then, You Just Made The List makes a remarkable comeback, just before a fun Review Preview and While You Were Sleeping. Then, The 15 closes out the show. Enjoy!This show is supported by Simko Signs, Life Care Centers of Valparaiso, YMCA of Valparaiso, Currie Motors Ford of Valpo, Currie Motors Buick/GMC, Smoketown Blues BBQ, Geitonia Greek Grill, The Entertainer Magazine, and AK219 (@ak219gbd on YouTube).
2025-01-181h 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 159A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 18th January 2025.
2025-01-181h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 158 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 11th January 2025.
2025-01-131h 08The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 157A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 4th January 2025.
2025-01-041h 03The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 156 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 28th December 2024.
2024-12-291h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 155 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 21st December 2024.
2024-12-221h 03The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 154 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 14th December 2024.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesGB Ralph "Share the Excitement!" | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 5In this special festive edition of the podcast I welcome GB Ralph, author of the cozy Milverton Mysteries series!We discuss:Slow burn romanceWriting in scenes and converting them to chaptersChapter word count analysis (it gets nerdy!)Tips for book launchesTips for writing on your commute and how Gavin wrote his debut novel on his phoneWhat he learned from switching from romcoms to cozy mysteriesHow he uses deadlines to motivate his writingAnd the importance of narrators for audiobooksLINKSGB Ralph's websiteEveryone this Christmas has a Secret by Ernest Cunningham...
2024-12-1254 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 153 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 8th December 2024.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesMike Shackle and the Squeaky Toy of Doom | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 4I'm joined by Mike Shackle, author of the epic LAST WAR fantasy trilogy, and he also writes thrillers under the name Michael Dylan: we talk about the perils of writing epic fantasy when publishers are imposing word limits, the pros and cons of self publishing and traditional publishing, writing cop thriller fiction, setting a mission statement for each book, and Michael creating his own artwork! And we're also joined by Buddy. Who has a squeaky toy that has an urgent message for the world...LINKSTHE LAST WAR TRILOGY
2024-12-0236 minThe Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 152A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 1st December 2024.
2024-12-011h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 151 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 24th November 2024.
2024-11-231h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 150 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 17th November 2024.
2024-11-191h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 149A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 10th November 2024.
2024-11-141h 07The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 148 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 3rd November 2024.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesZoë Richards: Rethinking Resilience for Writers | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 3Zoë is the author of Garden of Her Heart, and host of the podcast, Write Damn It! An experienced coach with more than 35 years working on mindset, Zoë shares a ton of practical advice for writers including how to deal with self-doubt and rejection.WE DISCUSS...How stand up comedy helped Zoë's writingHow to rethink your attitude to resilienceGreat tips for writing a synopsisWriters' flow and getting started each dayBuilding characters using their childhood traumaHow to get people to show up at book events, and...
2024-11-041h 00The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 147A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 27th October 2024.
2024-10-291h 05The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20 Episode 146 A countdown of the week's Top 20 Aussie Country Music recordings by independent Australian Country artists for the week commencing 20th October 2024.
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Mark Stay's Creative DifferencesLJ Shepherd and the Trails of Lila Dalton | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 2My special guest on the podcast this month is LJ Shepherd, author of the stunning debut novel The Trials of Lila Dalton. We discuss first lines and opening pages, the benefits of attending festivals, the book that inspired her to choose her agent, and we get sneak peek into the notebook where she first jotted down her ideas for the novel that would become her debut. Oh, and her cat Coral pops in to say hello...LINKSSome of the following are affiliate links and may earn me commission...THE TRIALS OF LILA...
2024-09-2247 min
The Portrait Show4. The Man Who Was Different with Mark CurrieMark Currie is a filmmaker & a family friend & an Everton fan & once a football coach
In 1993 Mark created the story The Man Who Was Different which celebrates the importance of difference and being yourself
I first heard about the story in the 2020 lockdown impacting me on my own journey of expressing my inner self outside
I was lucky to have a chance to sit down with Mark to hear about the story in his own words
Mark shares a...
2024-07-3016 min
Re: a podcast by Currie CommunicationsRe: Back to the future of public relationsWhat does the future of public relations look like?
Mark Paterson, Partner at Currie, joins Eloise Lane on this episode of Re: to reflect on his time at the agency and share his insights on the future of public relations.
They discuss the key moments, highlights and lessons from Mark's tenure at Currie, highlighting the importance of adaptability, innovation, and staying ahead of the curve in an ever-changing landscape.
2024-05-2329 min
Re: a podcast by Currie CommunicationsRe: Product Stewardship (part 2)
Last episode, Re: explored product stewardship and giving a second life to our mobile devices. In this episode, we take the conversation further, dissecting Australia's role and responsibilities in implementing the concepts of a circular economy.
Currie's Mark Paterson interviews John Gertsakis, Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, director/co-founder of the eWaste Watch Institute and director of the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence.
Mark and John discuss the future of product stewardship in Australia and the courage industries must find to kick-start the conversation around national solutions to overconsumption. In our sophomore...
2024-05-2336 min
The Middle Men28. Guest Mark MorelloBrian and Brad interview Mark Morello, music teacher of 29 years of one of the largest middle school music programs in California.
2024-03-2050 min
Community, Health and Capital @ 19 HillsBaby and Me in Newport with Mark Carter from Barnardos - a proactive, trauma-informed model to transform outcomes for parents and childrenLet us know what you think of the showThis 2nd episode of the Community, Health and Capital series interviews Mark Carter, a former social worker now Assistant Director for Children's Services at Barnardos covering south east Wales. Mark describes Baby and Me - a collaboration between local services and the third sector in Newport supporting parents expecting a baby who agencies are concerned are at risk of requiring statutory social services support, describing the benefits of collaboration between agencies, holistic and trauma-informed support, a proactive approach rather than waiting for issues to develop.
2024-02-2230 minCommunity, Health and Capital @ 19 HillsThe power of listening and relationships: interview with Dr Mark Spencer, GP and co-founder, Healthier FleetwoodLet us know what you think of the showThis 1st episode of the Community, Health and Capital series interviews Dr Mark Spencer, a GP in Fleetwood in Lancashire. Mark talks through his career as a GP and how an encounter with a young man suffering from alcohol problems changed the way Mark thought about what value primary care and integrated services could bring to a community.After repeated and sustained engagement with residents of the area, Healthier Fleetwood, a "social movement" powered by residents to steer what opportunities and services are created in the...
2023-12-1336 min
TeamcraftLessons in teamwork from the rugby locker roomLuke is an international rugby player who plays for Edinburgh Rugby and the Scotland national team. Luke was recently part of Scotland’s successful six nations campaign, where they finished third, their highest finish in recent years. As someone who has progressed through the grass roots of rugby playing for Livingston and Currie Rugby, he has demonstrated his skills both technically and as a leader, recently captaining the Scotland As squad during their tour of South America.Expect to hear about:How to handle team success and failureFocusing on the details of your role in a sq...
2023-05-241h 11
James O'Shea PodcastsRACING NATION: 1on1 Interview Mark Currie - SoxagonToowoomba trainer Mark Currie joins us to chat about Soxagon who is a live chance in Saturday's Stradbroke Handicap.
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2022-06-0818 min
On Education Matters with Nicholas Ng-A-FookIS CRRP ENOUGH? with Mark CurrieNicholas Ng-A-Fook and Stephen Hurley are joined by University of Ottawa graduate student, Mark Currie to discuss a new article by Mark, Nicholas and Aaron Drake, "IS CRRP ENOUGH? ADDRESSING ANTIRACISM(S) IN TEACHER EDUCATION".We discuss the strengths of CRRP but, also, what else may be needed to truly address issues of Anti-Racism in our schools.
2021-10-2632 min
The Fasting HighwayEpisode 70- Candee Lynn A life long battle with weight, now a life of great health living an intermittent fasting lifestyle.My Story My name is Candee and I have been battling my weight for what seems like forever. My dieting history started at the age of 10 when my parents put me on my first diet at the recommendation of my pediatrician. I was switched to skim milk and limited to one helping of dinner and no dessert. It was then that I learned how to sneak food. At 12 I asked to go away to “fat camp”. I found one in California and my parents agreed and I went to San Diego for 6 weeks. I lost approximately 25 pounds through severe calo...
2021-08-0851 min
Meaningful Learning with Dr. Samantha CutraraIn conversation with Mark Currie {Pandemic Pedagogy convo 29} Imagining a New 'We'How do we teach history during COVID-19? Doctoral Candidate Mark Currie discusses the links between anti-racist geographies and teaching and learning history, and argues that these links can help us think about how we enact historical exclusions and inclusions in shaping, and reaffirming, spaces.Learn about the Pandemic Pedagogy series on the Imagining a New 'We' video series, here: https://www.imagininganewwe.com/videos/pandemic-pedagogyWatch our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AC_9M2jwkmoFind Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurrieMTSLearn more about me at https://www.SamanthaCutrara.com/Learn more...
2020-06-2242 min
Meaningful Learning with Dr. Samantha CutraraIn conversation with Mark Currie {Pandemic Pedagogy convo 29} Imagining a New 'We'How do we teach history during COVID-19? Doctoral Candidate Mark Currie discusses the links between anti-racist geographies and teaching and learning history, and argues that these links can help us think about how we enact historical exclusions and inclusions in shaping, and reaffirming, spaces.
Learn about the Pandemic Pedagogy series on the Imagining a New 'We' video series, here: https://www.imagininganewwe.com/videos/pandemic-pedagogy
Watch our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AC_9M2jwkmo
Find Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurrieMTS
Learn more about me at https://www...
2020-06-2242 min
The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The APRA 75th Anniversary Top 30APRA's Top 30 Australian songs was a list created by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in 2001, to celebrate its 75th anniversary.A panel of 100 music personalities were asked to list the "ten best and most significant Australian songs of the past 75 years". The top ten songs, in numerical order, were announced on 28 May 2001 at the APRA Awards.The next twenty were not ordered and had been released nearly four weeks earlier
2020-05-212h 00
The Aussie Country Music Weekly Top 20The Beatles Top 20A countdown of the 20 most popular Beatles' Tracks as voted by the public.
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