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Scriptnotes PodcastThe Driver’s SeatJohn welcomes back Liz Hannah (The Girl From Plainville, The Post) to ask, how do you know if a character can carry a story? They look at ways of identifying your protagonist, defining privileged storytelling power, and the choices to make when figuring out which characters can hold narrative point of view.
We also look a the phenomenon of the “Stranger in the Room,” follow up on writing during crazy times, brain trusts, plays vs movies, the phrase “begs the question,” and the usefulness of sharing your pronouns.
In our bonus segment for premium members, John and...2025-03-111h 02
Hoffman Women's SportsIs Naomi Girma Leaving A Breaking Point for the NWSL? | The WoSo ShowSend us a textNaomi Girma leaving for Chelsea is major, major news. But is it reason for alarm bells to go off in the NWSL's front office? We discuss the move, as well as some of the other big stories in the league with André Carlisle and Jason Anderson!Support the showWant to check out Hoffman W Sports Live? Subscribe on YouTube and catch The WNBA Show with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo Tuesdays and The NWSL Show with André Carlisle and Jason Anderson Thursdays at YouTube.com/@hoffmanwsports!2025-02-0341 min
The Craig Shapiro Tennis PodcastBen Rothenberg Discusses The Australian Open with Craig ShapiroG'Day My Friends, We are in Melbourne, it's day 4 of the Australian Open, and Ben Rothenberg and I sat down at The Collins Hotel to discuss the fortunes of Naomi Osaka, the plight of Nick Kyrgios, the rise of Joao Fonseca, the Elena Rybakina controversy, the issue of the positive tests of Swiatek and Sinner, the impending sale of Tennis Channel, and the latest on the Saudi takeover of tennis. It is everything you need. Recorded and Released on 1.15Subscribe to Ben's substack BOUNCES The Craig Shapiro...2025-01-1533 min
Faith LiftWe Can't Go AloneAdvent 2: One of life’s most essential lessons is that we are never meant to go alone. And yet, modern culture pushes us more and more into lonely silos. If Ruth had followed her culture’s norms, she would have gone home to her family of origin after her husband died, but instead, she commits herself to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Together they form a new family and covenant. Ruth and Naomi travel together to Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest, foreshadowing the journey Mary and Joseph will one day take to becounted in the census. Both Ruth and...2024-12-1120 min
Red Rose Film ClubThe People Under the Stairs (1991) | Slumlords, Gentrification, and the Gimp Daddy-ing of AmericaSpooky season continues and Hal and Craig watched Wes Craven's 1991 horror-comedy The People Under the Stairs. We discuss how the economic policies of Ronald Reagan (and his putrid Wormtongue Milton Friedman) led to our current housing crisis. Discussion also includes: Our favorite Wes Craven films; The bombing of the Al-Aqsa hospital in Gaza and Palestinian martyr Shaban Al-Dalou; Some books we're reading: "The Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein and "When the Clock Broke" by John Ganz; Other recent viewings including "The Apprentice", "The Substance", and "Wolfs"; and Ving Rhames' all-time great lines. Follow us online! Follow...2024-10-261h 30
Dope NostalgiaEpisode 216 - Default's Dave BenedictThis band is super important to me. I adore their music, and what a privilege to have this conversation with the bassist of Canadian rock band Default, Dave Benedict! He's one of the best bassists you'll ever see live, and he's enjoying making music with Default as well as new band Robby Hurricane. We talk the best Default album tracks, their relationship with Chad Kroeger and touring with Nickelback, The end of TNT Records, his record label with drummer Danny Craig, the song Richard Marx wrote with Default, and so much more.
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Red Rose Film ClubSalò, or 120 Days of Sodom (1975) | Fascism & Italian Filmmakers (w/ guest Jared O'Connor)For the final episode in our series on Fascism and Italian Filmmakers, we watched Pier Paolo Pasolini's controversial 1975 film SALO, OR 120 DAYS OF SODOM, and discuss the depravity of 1940s fascist Italy. (TW: this film, and our discussion of it, features graphic depictions of sexual assault and human degradation). Discussion also includes: How does Paosolini define fascism; Fascism and Nietzche; Salò as both atrocious and sublime; Art that is antithetical to capitalism. Follow us online! Follow us on Twitter at @RedRoseFilmPod Follow our Facebook Group Follow Hal on Twitter at @shestructured Follow Craig on Twitter at @KegFr...2024-09-222h 23
The Because Fiction PodcastA Chat with Naomi Craig & Donna E. Lane I always have a blast chatting with Naomi Craig, so I knew this would be a great conversation, but Donna E. Lane, co-author of the four-novella set, And Their Numbers Grew, made this conversation extra fun. Listen in and see why. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Naomi Craig's love of Biblical fiction shines in every conversation you have with her about books period. Add to that her total attention to detail, and you get a great read. I knew she...2024-05-2128 min
Couples TherapyIntroducing: The Chris Chatman Do-Over, starring Ike BarinholtzIn this improvised comedy podcast, Ike Barinholtz stars as controversial shock jock host Chris Chatman. Chatman’s hit podcast was canceled but he's listened, learned, and is back on the mic to finally win over a few female listeners.Or maybe even just one. In each episode, Chatman and his co-hosts Frankie (Lisa Gilroy) and the Professor (Neil Casey) unpack hot-button issues with expert guests but offend pretty much everyone in the process. Guest stars include Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen, Ashley Nicole Black, Carla Cackowski, Craig Cackowski, Liz Cackowski, Jessica St. Clair, E.R. Fightmaster, Ego Nw...2024-02-1403 min
The Craig Shapiro Tennis PodcastAUSSIE OPEN LIVE SPECIAL WITH OSAKA BIOGRAPHER BEN ROTHENBERG & OSAKA AGENT STU DUGUIDOn January 16th Ben Rothenberg and I hosted a full house at the best coffee shop in Melbourne for a live podcast/book signing. The Osaka book was available for purchase and Ben signed books, and Naomi's agent Stu Duguid joined us . We talked in length about the Osaka comeback, the book, and then we hit the hot button topics of the day including gambling in tennis and the Zverev situation. It was an awesome Australian Open kickoff. The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast is Powered By DiadoraRecorded 1.16 Released 1.192024-01-1946 min
The Craig Shapiro Tennis PodcastJournalist Giri Nathan of Defector Discusses Current Events with Craig ShapiroGiri Nathan of DEFECTOR and I kick off the 8th season with a current events special to get everyone excited about the Summer Down Under. We talked the Rafa situation, the Joker wrist, as well as Grigor, Coco, Iga, Rybakina, and all the others that are already in killer form. We talked Adrian Mannarino and Emma Navarro, and how Alex de Minaur is a top tenner. We talked Naomi Osaka .We talked domestic and European TV deals and the future of BREAK POINT. It was a great chat. Recorded and Released 1.8.242024-01-0933 min
The Craig Shapiro Tennis PodcastBen Rothenberg Discusses Current Events and His Osaka Biography with Craig ShapiroBen Rothenberg is the host of the podcast No Challenges Remaining and was the tennis writer for the New York Times from 2011-2021, and spent the better part of his career with a keen eye on Naomi Osaka, from way before she became a household name, through her greatest achievements as well as her well documented struggles. His biography, NAOMI OSAKA comes out on January 9, and we discussed the book, and Naomi, at length. Additionally Ben and I discussed all of the hot button topics of the day, including the impending Saudi incursion into tennis, the...2023-12-081h 01
The Craig Shapiro Tennis PodcastKarue Sell of MY TENNIS HQ Talks Tennis with Craig ShapiroHe's the closest thing to tennis' version of a street ball legend. Elite Brazilian junior, goes 78-12 at UCLA playing 4,5,and 6, then sort of waits to try playing pro tennis, and supplements tennis teaching income by playing and winning men's local "money" tournaments. His backhand return becomes legendary, everyone says he's so smooth it's incredible. He gets to top 400 and stops. Then he becomes Naomi Osaka's hitting partner, creates a popular Youtube Channel and brand and now is trying to make it on the tour again. He's Karue Sell and we had a great chat. Recorded 11/2...2023-11-131h 04
Shaped by Faith with Theresa RoweNaomi CraigShaped by Faith Radio Guest this Friday...Naomi Craig Author of Biblical fiction, avid reader, pastor's wife, Naomi loves reading the Bible and imagining how things were at the time. When she’s not serving in various areas at church or trying to stay on top of mountains of dishes, you'll most likely find her enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee. Naomi co-hosts Behind The Story on YouTube and helps facilitate Biblical Fiction Aficionados Community on Facebook. When not writing or trying to wrangle social media, Naomi attempts to get her rescue dog to be...2023-08-1827 min
Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisaep64 Behind the Story interviews Karen Witemeyer about her Snow White retelling, Fairest of Heart.Our Guest today is Historical Romance author, Karen Witemyer. A life-long bookworm, Karen is living her dream by writing novels. Her books have consistently hit bestseller lists and have garnered numerous awards.
Get her free novella from https://karenwitemeyer.com
Connect with Karen in her FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839437643052460
MIDPOINT Qu: Tell us of a book hero who shows great mercy.
** Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed paperback of Fairest of Heart by Karen Whitemeyer. https://kingsumo.com/g/2uqonr/fairest-of-heart-signed-paperback-us
Find out more about Naomi Craig's preorder bonus story at http...2023-07-0126 min
Behind the Story with Naomi and Lisaep63 Behind the Story with Iola Goulton, Christian debut author from NZ on writing your first book and a discussion on reader preferences for first person or third person POV.Our guest today is Kiwi author Iola Goulton. Iola’s debut book, Always by My Side, is book 4 in the Trinity Lakes series. Iola is an editor, book reviewer and now an Author. She likes her Christian fiction a little edgier and with humor.
To enter to win an ebook copy of Iola's debut novel, answer either of our midpoint questions.
MIDPOINT Qus:
Were you the responsible sibling?
What point of view and tense do you prefer to read? ie. First, Third, Present tense, past tense?
Giveaways
Christian Romcom Au...2023-06-1530 min
Inspirational Journeys: Stories that MatterThe Weary World Rejoices with Naomi CraigIn today’s episode, Naomi Craig and I talk about her process of writing what some people call Biblical Fiction, but I coined the term “Bible based fiction.” We also share similarities in our writing process and I share a tip that may help the listeners. Join us as we talk about Jesus and writing.
Naomi Craig is an author of Biblical fiction, avid reader, and pastor's wife. She loves reading the Bible and imagining how things were at the time. When she’s not serving in various areas at church or trying to stay on top of mountains of dishes, y...2022-12-1625 min
Shaped by Faith with Theresa RoweNaomi Craig - Behind the StoryNaomi Craig is an author of Biblical fiction, avid reader, pastor's wife, she loves reading the Bible and imagining how things were at the time. Naomi co-hosts #BehindTheStory with Naomi and Lisa, an author interview show on YouTube and your podcast platform of choice.Listen Live to Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 AM CST on 99.1 FM WOMI Owensboro 1490 AM.https://womiowensboro.com/listen-live/Also airs at 7 AM Sundays on WGBF Evansville 1280 AM.You can also listen on my Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe We...2022-11-2527 min