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Stay Forever - Retrogames & TechnikSid Meier's Pirates! (SF 158)Remake von Folge 5
Worum geht’s? Ende der 1980er-Jahre erscheint ein Spiel, das kaum in eine Schublade oder ein Genre passt und doch einen immensen Erfolg hat: Sid Meier’s Pirates! (1987). Eine wilde Mischung aus Strategie, Action, Rollenspiel und Geschichtensimulation, und bis heute eines der prägendsten Beispiele für „emergentes Gameplay“. Als Freibeuter segelt man durch die Karibik, kapert Schiffe, handelt mit Waren, sucht nach Schätzen, umwirbt Gouverneurstöchter – und schreibt seine eigene Piratengeschichte.
Gunnar und Christian sprechen in dieser Folge über den Reiz dieses Freibeuterlebens, über das clevere Design, das Freiheit mit klarer Struktur...
2025-10-292h 42
Book Notification PodcastNew Book Releases: June 2nd to June 8th, 2025It’s an incredible week for new book releases, with approximately 400 new books coming out this week by authors listed on Book Notification.There are big releases from James Patterson, Preston & Child, Sharon Sala, and more. This week's podcast focuses on ten of our favorites. This week's ten books:Flashlight by Susan Choi 00:53Immortal Murder by Paul Doherty 02:46The Devil's in the Next Room by John Durgin 04:01One Hot Summer by Ashley Zakrzewski 04:55I'll Tell You When I'm Home by Hala Alyn 05:45The System by Barry Eisler 07:48Eat Post Like by Emily Arden Wells 09:33Th...
2025-06-0117 min
The Book I HAD to WriteTwo reasons you're not landing a memoir book deal in 2024, with Courtney MaumIn today’s episode I talk with author and creativity coach Courtney Maum of Before and After the Book Deal about what it means to write and publish memoir in 2024. She describes her own unconventional route into publishing, highlighting the importance of hard work and persistence over connections. She also shares insights into the craft of memoir, including the benefits of using a "dual timeline” structure, plus the need for writers to turn personal stories into universally relatable books. We also talk about the importance of publishing “off the book” pieces to gain attention, and the evolving landscape of self-pub...
2024-10-0142 min
The Book I HAD to WriteFrom a rejected memoir to a 6-figure book deal with Melissa PetroIn today’s episode I talk with author and cultural journalist Melissa Petro about her new book, Shame On: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification. The book explores how, in a patriarchal society, shame is often weaponized against women, keeping them small and lessening their impact. Petro weaves in her own personal story, which included an early stint with sex work and her brush with public humiliation in 2011.We also talk about Petro’s 20-year journey to a six-figure book deal, the challenges she had selling a previous (PEN-nominated) memoir, and how becoming a mo...
2024-09-1139 min
The Book I HAD to WriteBook coach Joelle Hann: There's a big gap between the dream and the published book (Re-release)Book coach Joelle Hann—aka “The Brooklyn Book Doctor”—joins me to discuss the journey from book idea to finished product. Joelle delves into common obstacles for first-time authors, the transformative nature of writing, and the importance of mindset and resilience.She also shares insights from her Book Proposal Academy and highlights trends happening in the publishing industry, especially post-pandemic. Whether you’re stuck at the beginning or seeking to refine your manuscript, this episode provides great guidance on navigating the daunting path to publishing. (This episode was originally released in July 2023.)---------"When peopl...
2024-08-2831 min
The Book I HAD to WriteJoan Leegant:"I have no clue what I'm going to do when I sit down to write stories"In today’s episode, I’m joined by Joan Leegant to discuss her new short story collection, Displaced Persons. Joan shares insights into her writing process, including how she often begins stories with no preset idea and allows stories to emerge from a first sentence. Many of Joan’s stories are set among immigrants and Americans living in Israel. And while Joan’s collection was accepted for publication before October 7th, it came in June, in the midst of a highly polarized and frightening time for people on every side of the current conflict. So we talk about wh...
2024-08-1434 min
The Book I HAD to WriteMatthew Specktor on hybrid memoir, Hollywood failure & that time Marlon Brando left a voicemailIn this episode, I talk with author and novelist about his recent hybrid memoir and cultural exploration, Always Crashing in the Same Car. We discuss his fascination with figures who faced creative crises in Hollywood, from F. Scott Fitzgerald, filmmaker Hal Ashby or musician Warren Zevon to more overlooked but similarly brilliant figures like Carole Eastman, the screenwriter of the 1970s classic Five Easy Pieces.We also explore the realities of growing up in LA, including being “celebrity-adjacent.” That’s perhaps best illustrated by the time Marlon Brando left an incredible monologue in the form of a voicem...
2024-07-3138 min
Green Tea Party RadioFrom Biden to Kamala: Navigating the New Political Landscape and Environmental Challenges
Zach Torpie and Katie Zakrzewski delve into the recent Supreme Court decision that overturns the long-standing Chevron Deference. This landmark ruling significantly changes the way federal agencies, like the EPA, will function moving forward. Tune in to understand the history, implications, and future impacts of this decision on businesses, environmental regulations, and federal authority.Plus, get the latest scoop on President Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's controversial rise as the new Democratic frontrunner.
Key Topics Covered:
What is Chevron Deference?
Explanation of Chevron Deference, established in 1984, which allowed courts to...
2024-07-2429 minGreen Tea Party RadioFrom Biden to Kamala: Navigating the New Political Landscape and Environmental Challenges
Zach Torpie and Katie Zakrzewski delve into the recent Supreme Court decision that overturns the long-standing Chevron Deference. This landmark ruling significantly changes the way federal agencies, like the EPA, will function moving forward. Tune in to understand the history, implications, and future impacts of this decision on businesses, environmental regulations, and federal authority.Plus, get the latest scoop on President Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's controversial rise as the new Democratic frontrunner.
Key Topics Covered:
What is Chevron Deference?
Explanation of Chevron Deference, established in 1984, which allowed courts to...
2024-07-2429 min
The Book I HAD to WriteEvan Dalton Smith:"'You can make a career out of writing weird, little books'"Today’s guest is the writer and poet Evan Dalton Smith. His first book, part personal story and part cultural study, is called Looking for Andy Griffith: A Father’s Journey. We talk about the power of nostalgia, finding personal resilience, and pursuing meaningful storytelling.We also discuss the nearly decade-long journey of taking an 8,200-word essay (published in the Los Angeles Review of Books in 2013) and turning it into a full-length manuscript. And we talk about Andy Griffith's impact on pop culture, Evan's own experiences with father figures, and the challenges of writing through life's upheavals.
2024-07-1732 min
The Book I HAD to WriteHow Jennifer Lang turned a "boring" 90K-word book into a 14K-word gem...& got her groove backToday’s episode features my interview with Jennifer Lang. Her memoir, Places We Left Behind, is a marvel of brevity and form. It’s the story of how one woman, a hybrid of American-French-Israeli identities, navigates cultural and religious differences with her husband over the course of three decades, as her family searches for what it means to find a sense of home.In our interview, Jennifer shares how she transformed a “long-winded, boring, and flat” 90,000-word draft into a concise and sharp 14,000-word memoir told through a fragmented structure—what she’s calling a “memoir-in-miniature.” She also addresses t...
2024-07-0330 min
The Book I HAD to WriteWhat do you need to know about marketing your book in 2024? with Kathleen SchmidtLast year, I came across an essay called “Book Publishing is Broken” by today’s podcast guest, Kathleen Schmidt .Using her decades of experience in book PR & strategy, Kathleen laid out several reasons why traditional publishing fails writers. (If you haven’t already read that post, you’ll get to hear Kathleen’s reasons in our interview).And the essay really stood out…not just because Kathleen presented solutions to the problems she diagnosed…but also because her perspective was clear-sighted, well-informed, but also so honest, direct, and personal.I’ve been hooked on Publishing Conf...
2024-02-2134 min
The Book I HAD to WriteThe past is every bit as unpredictable as the future, with Abigail ThomasIn this converation with memoirist Abigail Thomas, we discuss the backstory of writing Safekeeping, and that now-classic memoir was initially turned down by all the editors the book was sent, except for one. We talk about how crafting a memoir-in-fragments like Safekeeping allows a writer to depict memories in a way a more conventional structure doesn’t permit. She talks about why writing what you don’t remember is as important as what you do; and the value of following what interests and obsesses you, even if it doesn't seem to go anywhere at first.Thoma...
2024-02-1429 min
The Book I HAD to WriteFrom Pet-Sitting to Publishing, with Chérie NewmanIn this episode, I talk with author, musician and audio producer Chérie Newman about her humorous experiences pet-sitting unruly critters during the pandemic. The need to turn this one-time side hustle into a fulltime gig coincided with a more sobering reality: the way that wealthy out-of-state residents reshaped her hometown of Bozeman, Montana.Newman merges both stories into her debut memoir, Other People’s Pets: Critters, Careers, and Capitalism in Yellowstone Country. We also discuss her highly focused approach to writing, which helped her complete a first draft of her memoir in 83 days. And we delve int...
2024-02-0733 min
The Book I HAD to WriteMystic vs. Mainstream, with Jay MichaelsonIn this episode, I talk with author, professor, journalist, and rabbi Jay Michaelson. After publishing nine other books of nonfiction and poetry, and hundreds of stories for publications like Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, and New York magazine, Michaelson has just come out with his first work of fiction, The Secret That's Not a Secret.We discuss the nearly 20-year journey behind the writing of this book, and how the tensions between sexuality and religious beliefs in the lives of its Orthodox Jewish characters reflect some of Jay’s own journey.As an expert on Ka...
2024-01-3135 min
The Book I HAD to WriteWhat is the future of literary journals? with Travis KurowskiLast fall, administrators at Gettysburg College announced the shuttering of the prestigious Gettysburg Review. This just seemed like the latest in a long string of magazines and journals that have closed the past few years.Curious about what’s going on, I called Travis Kurowski, a leading expert on literary magazines, to help me understand what was happening. Today’s podcast features the interview we recorded in the immediate aftermath of the news last October.But, Kurowski, who has also appeared on CNN.com and elsewhere, was able to shed light on broader themes and tren...
2024-01-2423 min
The Book I HAD to WriteHow to Jumpstart Your Memoir the Low-Stakes Way, with Amity Reed & Paul ZakrzewskiWhy would anyone want to jumpstart their memoir? For one thing, you’re tasked with plumbing your memory for sometimes difficult material. Added to that is the burden of turning out writing that often feels underwhelming—so much less than we know we can do. For recovering perfectionists, the combination can be daunting.In today’s episode of The Book I Had to Write, UK-based author Amity Reed and I discuss strategies for starting a book that we picked up at a recent generative memoir bootcamp led by writing coach Katie Bannon.(Learn more about Katie...
2024-01-1722 min
The Book I HAD to WriteBrutalities: Crafting truth thru braided essays with Margo SteinesIn this week’s episode of The Book I Had to Write, I talk with Margo Steines, the author of Brutalities: A Love Story.This memoir-in-essays documents her journey through a series of extreme experiences including her time as a pro dom, a welder on a high-rise crew, her addictions to exercise, her interest in MMA fighting, and more.We talk about her journey to discovering the power of the braided essay—in her case, a combination of memoir, essay, research, and reporting—that allowed her to write about several difficult experiencees “in conversation with one anot...
2024-01-1033 min
The Book I HAD to WriteAn urgent & possibly helpful conversation with Jeannine OuelletteIn the Season 3 launch, Jeannine Ouellette, author of the memoir The Part That Burns and creator of the Writing in the Dark newsletter, shares insights into her writing process, her extraordinary year on Substack, and the unique blend of craft, wisdom, and kindness that makes her a beloved teacher of creative writing.Key Takeaways* Writing around a difficult topic can hinder the writing process, and embracing your need to write about it can lead to growth as a writer.* Writing from the perspective of a child in memoir offers a unique vantage point...
2024-01-0338 min
The Book I HAD to WriteHow do you write about yourself and others? with Sari Botton (From the Archives)For this final post of 2023, here’s one from the archives — perhaps the most popular episode of The Book I Had to Write podcast.In this segment, I talk with Sari Botton, the author of the memoir/essay collection …And You May Find Yourself, and the founder of Oldster magazine.Back around 2010, Sari started an interview series at The Rumpus called “Conversations with Writers Braver Than Me.”By definition, memoir and essays inevitably include stories about the people in our lives. But figuring out what the lines are – who we feel we can write about...
2023-12-2747 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS2 Bonus Episode: What's Your Biggest Challenge With Writing? I’ve just wrapped up season 2 of The Book I Had to Write, and I hope you’ve enjoyed the show. I’ll be back in the fall with a new season that I hope you’ll love. But before I do that, I have a big favor to ask... I’ve created a short survey and would love for you to fill it out. In a world of many podcasts, including many books podcasts, I want to be sure I’m doing all I can to reach the kind of listener who's writing life...
2023-07-2702 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS2, Ep 6: How Do You Start Your (Holocaust) Memoir? with Leah EichlerAbout this Episode Back in the 1990s, Leah Eichler, then a young reporter, interviewed her grandmother extensively about her experiences as an Auschwitz survivor. In this episode, Leah discusses her book-development journey working with coach & TBIHTW host Paul Zakrzewski. If you’ve been overwhelmed by a book you want to write – but aren’t sure where to start – this is the episode for you.Discussed On This Episode:· The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million, by Daniel Mendelsohn· My uncle often went missing. I worried about the day he wouldn’t come back, The...
2023-07-1831 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS2, Ep 5: How Do First-Time Authors Get Over Resistance? with Joelle Hann"There's a big gap between the dream and the published book--what's happening there?" asks book coach Joelle Hann (aka the Brooklyn Book Doctor). Joelle joins host Paul Zakrzewski to talk about why writers face resistance when they start their books, the sense of power that happens when you finish, & the big shifts happening in Big 5 publishing right now.Looking to season 3, we're going on a journey! We'll be tweaking the show format, quests, and types of guests to provide help & inspiration as you navigate your book writing journey. Have ideas? Drop me a line.Discussed...
2023-07-0433 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS2, Ep 4: How Do You Deal with a Shocking Discovery? with Julija ŠukysPaul interviews writer, scholar, and archival expert Julija Šukys, author of Siberian Exile: Blood, War, and a Granddaughter’s Reckoning. Part way through this project, Šukys received documents that pointed to her grandfather’s possible complicity in Holocaust-era war crimes. Their conversation traces this major discovery and how it changed her work-in-progress. They also discuss the need to find the right form for your book, the allure of archival research, and the power of short, sharp essay-like books. Get all the important takeaways >> Click here to get the full show notes, links and resources, and the comp...
2023-06-2033 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS2, Ep 3: Why Failing More Can Help Your Writing, with Stephen MarchePaul interviews author and cultural critic Stephen Marche about his new book On Writing and Failure. We delve into the challenges faced by writers in the digital age, and the evolving landscape of publishing, and discuss the inherent failures that are part of writing process, and the struggle to bridge the gap between intention and reception. Discussed on this Episode “The End of the English Major,” by Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, Feb 27, 2023CanLit's Colonial Habit: Literature in the age of Reconciliation and ‘peak’ diversity, Literary Review of Canada, November 2017Death of an Autho...
2023-06-0632 min
Podcast Bestie, the PodcastHow to Go Pro & Get Started as a Freelance Podcast Producer with Pod the North's Kattie LaurHi Besties! Whether you're trying to get your indie show off the ground, break into freelancing, or recover from burnout, this episode has something for folks at every stage of their audio journey. Our guest is Kattie Laur, a public radio enthusiast who turned her passion for audio storytelling into a career as a freelance podcast producer. As co-creator of the responsible travel podcast Alpaca My Bags, Kattie and host Erin Hynes help you travel in a better way, so we can avoid “blowing up the planet” — a worthy goal, indeed. After studying radio and completing a CBC int...
2023-06-0248 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS2, Ep 2: Why Essays Matter, with Susan OldingAbout this EpisodeIn Canada, essayist Susan Olding is well-known as the author of smart, beautifully crafted essays on topics like parenting, illness, our changing relationship to reading & more. In this episode, Susan discusses her journey as an essayist, and her newest essay collection Big Reader. She also discusses the power of writing essays, the challenges of writer's block, the power of re-reading classics as an adult, and the use of experimental forms in storytelling. Key Takeaways: Susan emphasizes the importance of making connections in essay writing, whether through traditional or experimental forms....
2023-05-2325 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS2, Ep 1: A Jewish Literary Mafia? with Josh LambertOverviewIn this episode of "The Book I Had to Write" podcast, Paul interviews Josh Lambert, author of The Literary Mafia: Jews, Publishing, and Postwar American Literature. Josh shares the story of how the term 'Jewish literary mafia' came about in the 1950s and 1960s. They delve into the problems of gatekeeping and publishing's lack of diversity, and ask whether a 'literary mafia' could point to ways to make the industry more inclusive.Discussed Editor Gordon Lish, most famous for cutting Raymond Carver's stories, but who was instrumental in championing Jewish writers like Cynth...
2023-05-0942 min
The Book I HAD to WriteSeason 2 Trailer Paul is back with a new season of The Book I Had to Write! This time around, the show explores nonfiction writers and stories from Canada. Upcoming interviews will be published every other Tuesday starting on May 9, 2023. Highlights include: Josh Lambert (The Literary Mafia: Jews, Publishing, and Postwar American Literature) on the story of Jewish editors and writers who helped to shape many 20th century American literature, and how the idea of a “Jewish literary mafia” could actually help increase diversity in publishing. Susan Olding...
2023-05-0101 min
Moderated ContentMC Weekly Update 2/13: Oversight Hearings, PART 1Stanford’s Evelyn Douek and Alex Stamos weigh in on the latest online trust and safety news and developments:A full-day House Oversight Committee hearing on Twitter’s decision to temporarily block a New York Post article on Hunter Biden’s laptop delivered on political theater, but failed to produce much new information or a “gotcha” moment from the former executives on the panel who agreed the decision was a mistake, but refuted claims of government influence. - Cat Zakrzewski, Cristiano Lima/ The Washington Post, Will Oremus, Cat Zakrzewski, Cristiano Lima / The Washington Post, Tech Policy PressMore: Alex’s beautiful...
2023-02-1429 min
Between Two Mics: The Remote Recording PodcastSquadCast Podcast Spotlight: Fading MemoriesJen is a SquadCaster and the host of Fading Memories. Today on the SquadCast podcast, we’re featuring an episode of her show, which is recorded on SquadCast! The episode is called "Protecting Seniors from Scams." Find it here.From Jen's website, here’s what this episode is about:“Back with us today are Mike & Kim Barnes of Parenting Aging Parents. Kim has had to find solutions to prevent her Mom from being scammed again. Scams are a topic I haven't covered before, and we all must understand how to minimize and protect our fa...
2022-11-101h 03
The Book I HAD to WriteHow Do You Write About Yourself and Others? with Sari Botton (From the Archive)In this episode, I talk with writer and editor Sari Botton. Back around 2010, Sari started an interview series at The Rumpus called “Conversations with Writers Braver Than Me.” At the time, as a writer of first-person nonfiction, she felt paralyzed by the fear of hurting those closest to her. By definition, memoir and essays inevitably include stories about the people in our lives. But figuring out what the lines are – who we feel we can write about and how to do it – that takes time. And lots of real-world practice.Over the past 12 yrs, Sari has grapp...
2022-07-0548 min
The Bleeders: about book writing & publishingThe Book I Had to Write: The Memoir as Detective Story with Lilly DancygerToday's episode is a great interview about book writing and publishing from another show. The Book I Had to Write is hosted by book coach Paul Zakrzewski. He interviews memoir writers, journalists, and other coaches about writing their most compelling books. In this episode, he interviews Lilly Dancyger, author of the memoir Negative Space and the editor of the anthology Burn It Down: Women Writing About Anger. Follow Lilly on Twitter @lillydancyger and follow @bookihadtowrite to stay up-to-date on the show.Check out The Book I Had to Write website: https://www.thebookihadtowrite.com/Listen to more of...
2022-07-0138 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS1 Bonus: Chloe Caldwell Does It Her WayThis week, we’re featuring an episode from a great new show called The Bleeders. The Bleeders is a podcast (and support group) about book writing and publishing. The podcast emphasizes “transparent conversations with authors, agents, and people in the publishing industry about how to write and sell books.” The title is a wry nod to the famous Hemingway quote: “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” This episode features an interview with author Chloe Caldwell. Reminiscent of writers like Cheryl Strayed and...
2022-06-2859 min
The Book I HAD to WriteThe Memoir as Detective Story with Lilly DancygerAbout this episodeIt can be difficult for writers to learn to put our stories front and center. That was originally the case with today’s guest, Lilly Dancyger. She originally set out to memorialize her father, Joe Schactman, through a book that would feature artwork and stories she’d collected from friends.Schactman was a highly original artist and sculptor who was part of the same 1980s East Village art scene that included David Wojnarowicz and Jean-Michel Basquiat. He was a loving father but also struggled with addiction; he died when Dancyger was only 12.
2022-06-2236 min
The Book I HAD to WriteThe Memoir as Detective Story with Lilly DancygerIt can be difficult for writers to learn to put our stories front and center. That was originally the case with today’s guest, Lilly Dancyger. She originally set out to memorialize her father, Joe Schactman, through a book that would feature artwork and stories she’d collected from friends. Schactman was a highly original artist and sculptor who was part of the same 1980s East Village art scene that included David Wojnarowicz and Jean-Michel Basquiat. He was a loving father but also struggled with addiction; he died when Dancyger was only 12. “I k...
2022-06-2136 min
The Book I HAD to WriteYour Book is Ready When It's Ready, with Brad ListiAbout the episode:Today’s guest on TBIHTW is Brad Listi, best known as the creator of the OTHERPPL with Brad Listi podcast. Hailed by everyone from The New Yorker to Electric Literature as a go-to literary podcast, OTHERPPL boasts over 770+ episodes, making it also one of the longest running literary podcasts as well.Brad Listi’s new book, Be Brief and Tell Them Everything, is a work of autofiction which follows a middle-aged LA writer and podcaster (also called Brad Listi) who grapples with life in Los Angeles, the meaning of adulthood and marriage, alon...
2022-06-1537 min
The Book I HAD to WriteYour Book is Ready When It's Ready w/ Brad ListiToday’s guest on TBIHTW is Brad Listi, best known as the creator of the OTHERPPL with Brad Listi podcast. Hailed by everyone from The New Yorker to Electric Literature as a go-to literary podcast, OTHERPPL boasts over 770+ episodes, making it also one of the longest running literary podcasts as well. Brad Listi’s new book, Be Brief and Tell Them Everything, is a work of autofiction which follows a middle-aged LA writer and podcaster (also called Brad Listi) who grapples with life in Los Angeles, the meaning of adulthood and marriage, along with a series of very...
2022-06-1437 min
The Book I HAD to WriteRebirthing your book, with Allison K. WilliamsAbout this episodeIf you’ve spent time in the world of creative nonfiction, chances are you’ve come across today’s guest Allison K. WilliamsAs the “Unkind Editor,” she builds on a decade of experience with hundreds of clients to dole out straight talk on writing and publishing.And as Brevity.com’s social media editor and cofounder of “The Writer’s Bridge,” she uses her expertise to help writers build their author platform.In today’s episode we talk about how Allison’s background as a street performer shapes the way she loo...
2022-06-0839 min
The Book I HAD to WriteWhy You Should Cut Your First 50 Pages with Allison K. WilliamsIf you’ve spent time in the world of creative nonfiction, chances are you’ve come across today’s guest, Allison K. Williams. As the “Unkind Editor,” she builds on a decade of experience with hundreds of clients to dole out straight talk on writing and publishing. And as Brevity.com’s social media editor and cofounder of “The Writer’s Bridge,” she uses her expertise to help writers build their author platform. In today’s episode we talk about how Allison’s background as a street performer shapes the way she looks at writing. And...
2022-06-0739 min
The Book I HAD to WriteAncestor Trouble, with Gayle Jessup WhiteAbout this episodeGrowing up, Gayle Jessup White had heard that her African American family was somehow related to Thomas Jefferson. But it wasn’t until advances in DNA technology, along with methods pioneered by historians exploring the African American experience in the U.S., helped her uncover her direct link to not only Thomas Jefferson, but also Sally Hemings, the enslaved woman with whom Jefferson had had 6 children.The result is a new book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, And A Descendant's Search For Her Family's Lasting Legacy. If you are writing (or thinking of...
2022-06-0136 minBetween Two Mics: The Remote Recording PodcastMore Than Work: SquadCast Podcast SpotlightFeed drop time! We’re on a break from the show as we prepare for SquadCast’s New Studio and Backstage and work on revamping the SquadCast podcast. So, we’re bringing you carefully curated feed drops from some of our favorite SquadCasters.This week, we're replaying an episode that we dropped a few months ago but it's so relevant and awesome that we want to give y'all the chance to hear it again.Sure, Zach Moreno is the CEO, CTO, and co-founder of SquadCast.fm. But who is he outside of work? That’s the subj...
2022-05-311h 00
The Book I HAD to WriteHow Gayle Jessup White Discovered her Family’s LegacyGrowing up, Gayle Jessup White had heard that her African American family was somehow related to Thomas Jefferson. But it wasn’t until advances in DNA technology, along with methods pioneered by historians exploring the African American experience in the U.S., helped her uncover her direct link to not only Thomas Jefferson, but also Sally Hemings, the enslaved woman with whom Jefferson had had 6 children. The result is a new book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, And A Descendant's Search For Her Family's Lasting Legacy. If you are writing (or thinking of writing) about your family — especially a stor...
2022-05-3136 min
The Book I HAD to WriteGetting Over Fear of Success with Dr. Robert GloverPaul talks with the best-selling author Dr. Robert Glover about how the publication of the book, No More Mr. Nice Guy, helped him to create a platform, and to launch himself as internationally-recognized men’s dating and self-improvement expert. To date, NMMNG has some 6000+ reviews on Amazon. In the interview, Dr. Glover discusses how he came to write his book, and how fear of success almost derailed that project. And he talks about how he used the initial buzz about his book to help launch his career as an early digital nomad, living part-time in Mexico as he...
2022-05-2430 min
The Book I HAD to WriteGetting Over the Fear of Success with Dr. Robert GloverAbout this episodePaul talks with the best-selling author Dr. Robert Glover about how the publication of the book, No More Mr. Nice Guy, helped him to create a platform, and to launch himself as internationally-recognized men’s dating and self-improvement expert. To date, NMMNG has some 6000+ reviews on Amazon.In the interview, Dr. Glover discusses how he came to write his book, and how fear of success almost derailed that project. And he talks about how he used the initial buzz about his book to help launch his career as an early digital nomad, li...
2022-05-2330 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS1, Ep 2: A Masterclass in Writing and Living with Abigail ThomasPaul talks with the NYT-bestselling memoirist and teacher, Abigail Thomas. Her memoir, Safekeeping (2000), is a marvel of technical innovation, enviable humor, and just plain old heart. She’s clear-sighted about her own failings, as well as other people’s, but she never seems to judge anyone. In this episode Abigail Thomas shares the backstory of how she came to write Safekeeping, how the memoir was initially turned down by all the editors the book was sent, except for one. The interview is something of a masterclass on writing memoir as Thomas also talks about: How t...
2022-05-1729 min
The Book I HAD to WriteS1, Ep 1: From Journal to Book with Karen ProppAbout the episodeWhat do you do when you want to read a book that’s not already out there? nd what’s the difference between keeping a journal and writing for publication?In S1E1 of TBIHTW, writer and editor Karen Propp explores these and other questions. She tells the story of how she came to write her memoir,In Sickness & In Health: A Love Story.Karen based her book on extensive journals she’d kept during her late ex-husband’s prostate cancer and treatment.Published in 2002, In Sickness & In Health is a...
2022-05-1033 min
The Book I HAD to WriteFrom Journal to Book with Karen ProppWhat do you do when you want to read a book that’s not already out there? And what’s the difference between keeping a journal and writing for publication? In S1E1 of TBIHTW, writer and editor Karen Propp explores these and other questions. She tells the story of how she came to write her memoir, In Sickness & In Health: A Love Story. Karen based her book on extensive journals she’d kept during her late ex-husband’s prostate cancer and treatment. Published in 2002, In Sickness & In Health is a beautifully-written memoir – one of the ve...
2022-05-1033 min
The Book I HAD to WriteSeason 1 TrailerComing May 8, 2022, a new podcast where leading nonfiction authors talk about writing their most compelling books -- and why that journey matters to anyone who wants to publish. Season 1 guests include Abigail Thomas, Gayle Jessup White, Robert Glover, Allison K Williams & more.
2022-04-1801 min
The Book I HAD to WriteIntroducing The Book I Had to Write (S1 Trailer)Welcome to the Book I Had to Write!This is the show where I feature critically-acclaimed writers, who tell me about the stories they just HAD to get out in the world. Episodes focus on places where that sense of urgency meets resistance. We talk about where authors get stuck—and how they succeed. Whether it’s about the stuff that gets in the way of showing up; or about craft challenges; or just how to navigate the changing landscape of publishing--this show covers everything you need to know to start & finish your own writing proj...
2022-04-1501 min
The Kindle ChroniclesTKC 669 Paul Rudnick Author of Playing the Palace Interview starts at 26:46 and ends at 51:31 Note: I will be discussing my Paul Rudnick interview Monday May 31, 2021 at 1 pm EDT on Clubhouse. Whether you are a current member of Clubhouse or want to join in order to participate in the discussion, click here. I've also created a club named The Reading Edge. Use this link to join! Links Matter, a social reading app currently in private beta on iOS "The Institutional Yes" by Julia Kirby and Thomas A. Stewart at Harvard Business...
2021-05-2953 min
Space Game Junkie PodcastSGJ Podcast #317 – Void Destroyer 2Welcome back to the podcast you guys! This week, Jim, Spaz, Hunter and I sit down with five-time guest — now a record — Paul Zakrzewski to talk about his recently, and finally, released open space epic, Void Destroyer 2! We have a great talk about the game, some side chatter about other games, and...
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2020-02-271h 20
IAU Athlete Interviews & NewsPaul Martelletti - Great BritainPaul Martelletti is a New Zealand marathoner and ultra-marathoner. His notable victories in 2015 included the Greater Manchester Marathon,Bath Half Marathon, Wokingham Half Marathon and Watford Half Marathon.In 2014 Martelletti won the Chelmsford Park Marathon and the Windsor Half Marathon. He also represented Great Britain at the 2014 IAU 100 km World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
In 2016, Martelletti claimed victory at the Brighton Half Marathon for the fourth successive year.
Other Victories
In April 2015, Paul Martelletti ran the quickest ever marathon by someone dressed as a superhero at Sunday’s Virgin Money London Marathon.
Initially clocking 2:30:12, Martelletti’s time was later adjusted from g...
2019-09-1816 min
Photo TalkEpisode 70 Manfrotto ProductsOne of the most popular tripod companies in the world is Manfrotto. They make quality long lasting tripods and accessories.
Paul Zakrzewski, Director of Manfrotto marketing shares information on the new line of Manfrotto products. As well as talking about what products work for some photographers.
Manfrotto products are made in Italy. The name Manfrotto is well know in the photography industry as the go to photography accessory. Manfrotto also makes bags, walking sticks and now has added color to their long line of tripod and accessories.
Visit Manfrotto at: www.manfrotto.us Also visit www.manfrottoimaginemore.com for inspirational...
2015-03-1310 min
The Paul Burgess Functional Medicine podcastDr Julia Zakrzewski all about insulin sensitivity - Episode 9In this episode research scientist Dr Julia Zakrewski tell us all about her findings relating to insulin sensitivity.
She tells us the best breakfast to eat to manage body weight and fat loss
How people can still be insulin resistance even in low carb diets
Why obesity is not all about genetics
How fatty metabolites in muscles can induce insulin sensitivity
And what really is insulin sensitivity and how to recognise it.
For more information on Dr Zakrewski and the work her and the team are doing...
2014-12-0647 min
Podcasts – Guard FrequencyGuard Frequency Episode 011 | Paul Zakrzewski of Iteration 11Greetings Citizens and Civilians, and welcome to episode 11 of Guard Frequency, the universe’s premier Star Citizen podcast recorded on Saturday 22nd February 2014 and released for streaming and download on Tuesday 25th February at GuardFrequency.com [Download this episode] Lennon, Tony and Geoff return to the Guard Frequency Response hangar to bring you another excellent show. […]
2014-02-2500 minLennon – Guard FrequencyGuard Frequency Episode 011 | Paul Zakrzewski of Iteration 11Greetings Citizens and Civilians, and welcome to episode 11 of Guard Frequency, the universe’s premier Star Citizen podcast recorded on Saturday 22nd February 2014 and released for streaming and download on Tuesday 25th February at GuardFrequency.com [Download this episode] Lennon, Tony and Geoff return to the Guard Frequency Response hangar to bring you another excellent show. […]
2014-02-2500 min