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Hey YAHistory Repeats Itself; So Does Hope: YA SFF + A Conversation with Paula YooThis week, guest host Sharifah offers up some excellent backlist science fiction and fantasy recommendations, and Kelly chats with author Paula Yoo about YA nonfiction and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or op...2024-06-051h 12
Book Riot - The PodcastBook Design, Spotify Rate Rumors, a New Museum of Children's Literature, and moreSharifah Williams joins Jeff to talk about fonts of all things, plus what's going on with Spotify, the tough media landscape, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Discussed in this episode:First Edition!The Book Riot Podcast PatreonHarperCollins saves thousands of trees with small tweak...2024-04-0856 min
SFF Yeah!Rerun: Most Anticipated SF/F of 2023Sharifah and Jenn are off this holiday week, but we thought it would be fun to share a rerun of our most anticipated books of 2023, which originally aired on January 11, 2023.Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Renfield trailer, a new bookstore honoring Octavia Butler, their most anticipated books for January through June of 2023, and more!Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through...2023-12-2744 minSFF Yeah!It's Ghost O'Clock!Sharifah and Jenn talk ghosts in SFF in honor of the season, pay tribute to Keith Giffen, dig into book banning via Malinda Lo, and more.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you fi...2023-10-1848 minSFF Yeah!The Best Books Of The Last QuarterSharifah and Jenn discuss their favorite books from the last few months, award season winners and nominees for Locus and the Hugos, a new AI shenanigan, and more.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They've been guests on Book Riot's newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to...2023-07-1257 minSFF Yeah!Wading Into WebtoonsSharifah and Jenn take a listener’s suggestion to read some Webtoons, and talk about some delightful news including that viral tweet from Bigolas, fandom efforts to support Shadow & Bone, a prize shortlist, and more.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books. Subscribe to First Edition on S...2023-05-1750 minSFF Yeah!Most Anticipated SF/F of 2023: January - JuneSharifah and Jenn discuss the Renfield trailer, a new bookstore honoring Octavia Butler, their most anticipated books for January through June of 2023, and more!Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.NEWS DISCUSSEDA new bookstore in Pasadena: Octavia’s Bookshelf ...2023-01-1146 minSFF Yeah!Backlist To The Future, With Complete SeriesThis week, Sharifah discusses some completed epic series.Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books DiscussedGreen Bone Saga by Fonda Lee (cw: Addiction, Overdose, Self-harm (mentioned), Sexual abuse of minor, Suicide (mentioned))Broken...2022-08-3114 minSFF Yeah!Backlist To The Future, With Queer Books For Young ReadersThis week, Sharifah discusses queer books for young readers.Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books Discussed:Not Your Sidekick by CB Lee PET by Akwaeke Emezi Learn more about your ad choices. V...2022-07-0615 min
Motorsport 411#EP26 Safari Rally granted WRC Extension to 2021It's Motorsports Thursday!!
On Motorsport 411 this week, we get more details about the Safari Rally contract extension with the World Rally Championship with CEO Phineas Kimathi and Media Director Elias Makori.
We speak exclusively to 2021 Navigator Of The Year Linet Ayuko.
And we find out about rallying in Uganda with sports journalist Sharifah Namagoba.
This show is produced by Lee Kanyottu of Big City Studio.2022-01-2735 min
SFF Yeah!Fall Reading VibesSharifah and Jenn discuss some very weird science news, Y: The Last Man, robot unicorns, and their picks for Fall vibes.
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SFF Yeah!Our Fall Most Anticipated SF/FSharifah and Jenn discuss a Tolkien-ian cryptocurrency, adaptation news for Witchmark and Game of Thrones, a Book Club episode, their most anticipated Fall releases, and more.
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Today I LearnedHow Language Shapes ThoughtEdward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf once hypothesized that language influences thought rather than the reverse. The Sapir–Whorf hypothesis claims that people from different cultures think differently because of differences in their languages. But does that theory still hold weight? Dr Sharifah Ayeshah joins us to discuss how language shapes thought. Image source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-08-0336 min
Close KnitEPISODE 64 :: Sharifah Emalia Al-GadrieIn episode 64 of the Close Knit podcast, I speak to Sharifah Emalia Al-Gadrie. Sharifah Emalia Al-Gadrie is a multidisciplinary artist & community development worker based in nipaluna/Hobart, lutruwita/Tasmania. Her creative practice is responsive and explores belonging and cultural heritage in contemporary Australia, drawing on intersectional feminist theory and lived experience as an Asian-Australian woman. Emalia's work is both research and process driven and is based in mediums including painting, textiles, installation and photography. She currently works for Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation, A Fairer World, managing the Hobart Human Library and Women’s Business projects.I have so de...2021-06-1154 min
SFF Yeah!97.5: Backlist To The Future With Favorite Black CharactersThis week, Sharifah discusses her favorite Black characters of sci-fi and fantasy.
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Books Discussed
Helen Lee from Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
Shuri from the Shuri comics by Nnedi Okorafor and Leonardo...2021-02-1709 min
Tiny Voice Talks with Toria BonoChatterbox 4, with Sharifah LeeThis episode of 'Tiny Voice Talks - Chatterbox' - features Toria and Sharifah as they chat about all things education, radio, life, health and so much more. Please message Toria through her website if you would like them to discuss any issues pertinent to you on future Chatterbox episodes. toriabono.com Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please share it with others.If you would like to find out more about Tiny Voice Talks Coaching with Toria then email her on toria@tinyvoicetalks.com...2021-02-0848 min
Tiny Voice Talks with Toria BonoChatterbox 3, with Sharifah LeeThis episode is the third 'Tiny Voice Talks - Chatterbox' - a monthly feature on this podcast. On it Toria and Sharifah chat about education and so much more. In this episode they cover Twitter, hashtags, books, finding your voice, Ed Finch (@MrEFinch) and so much more.Please message Toria through her website if you would like them to discuss any issues pertinent to you on future Chatterbox episodes. toriabono.com Find both of them on Twitter @sharifahlee4 @toriaclaireSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode please share it...2020-11-3035 min
Tiny Voice Talks with Toria BonoChatterbox 2, with Sharifah LeeThis episode is the second 'Tiny Voice Talks - Chatterbox' - which will be a monthly feature on this podcast. On it Toria and Sharifah will chat about education and so much more. In this episode they cover on-line behaviour, networking and more. Please message Toria through her website if you would like them to discuss any issues pertinent to you on future Chatterbox episodes. toriabono.com Find both of them on Twitter @sharifahlee4 @toriaclaireSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode please share it with others.If you would like to...2020-10-0926 min
Tiny Voice Talks with Toria BonoChatterbox, with Sharifah LeeThis episode is the start of 'Tiny Voice Talks - Chatterbox' - which will be a monthly feature on this podcast. On it Toria and Sharifah will chat about education and so much more. In this episode they discuss acceptance, identity, anxiety and how important their husbands and family are. They also go off on a tangent and discuss reality T.V., coats and Sharifah's shoe obsession. Please message Toria through her website if you would like them to discuss any issues pertinent to you on future Chatterbox episodes. toriabono.com Find both of them on Twitter @sharifahlee4 @toriaclaire2020-08-2854 min
Tiny Voice Talks with Toria BonoTiny Voice Talks - Beginnings, with Sharifah LeeIn this episode Toria talks to Sharifah Lee about #EduTwitter, #WomenEd and the many ways that educators can support each other around the globe.One night, during a Twitter chat about the big and little #edutwitter voices, #TinyVoiceTuesday was conceived. It was born out of a frustration that Toria and many tiny voices felt, that when asked an educational question on Twitter the tumbleweed would follow – complete silence. Twitter felt like an incredibly lonely place where people with lots of followers were heard and those with only a few were not. #TinyVoiceTuesday is a place for...2020-08-0724 min
We Are In Beta PodcastSo how's it been?In this episode, we speak with Sharifah Lee- The Deputy Headteacher of Dorney School in Windsor. We spoke to Sharifah in a previous episode and she mentioned that they're opening their school to more students. That was a couple of weeks ago... We wanted to see what worked, what hasn't and how it's been. Learn more about our guests, their schools, the roles they are recruiting for, and access all resources and bonus content from episodes at www.weareinbeta.community.2020-06-2900 min
SFF Yeah!More Anticipated Books of 2020Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Nebula Awards, Pride month, anti-racist SF/F, and more highly anticipated books coming out in 2020.
This episode is sponsored by Hey YA, Book Riot’s own podcast about all things young adult lit, The Harbinger Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, published by Inkyard Press, and Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community.
Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.
To get even more SF/F news and recs, si...2020-06-1743 min
SFF Yeah!ShapeshiftersSharifah and guest Liberty discuss their favorite tropes and shapeshifters in science fiction and fantasy.This episode is sponsored by Extraneous, the audiobook of The Name of All Things by Jenn Lyons, now available from Macmillan Audio, and the audiobook of Fate of the Fallen by Kel Kade, coming soon from Macmillan Audio.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!BOOK...2019-11-0649 min
SFF Yeah!Second Books In SeriesSharifah and Jenn discuss a must-read panel recap from NYCC, casting news, the creation of a new award, second books in series, and more.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Blind Date with a Book, Rebel by Marie Lu, with Fierce Reads and Penguin Teen.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!NEWSShadow and Bone Cas...2019-10-0957 min
SFF Yeah!African SF/FSharifah and Jenn discuss further awards news, including the gender breakdown of Hugo winners, African SF/F, and more.This episode is sponsored by our Mystery/Thriller Giveaway, the audiobook edition of The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz, and Loki: Where Mischief Lies, written by Mackenzi Lee, read by Oliver Wyman.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!NEWS...2019-09-2544 min
SFF Yeah!#44: Most Anticipated Series of 2019Sharifah and Jenn discuss wizardly puppies, Bandersnatch, their most anticipated sequels of 2019, and more.This episode is sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, Slayer by Kiersten White, and Undying by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! News This Puppy Learned “Harry Potter” Spells And Hermione Is ScreamingWe May Never S...2019-01-1649 min
SFF Yeah!#42: LGBTQ+ SFFSharifah and Jenn discuss J.K. Rowling’s terrible assistant, adaptation news, the Best of 2018 lists, and recommend LGBTQ+ SFF.This episode is sponsored by the Read Harder Journal and our True Story Giveaway.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.For even more sci-fi/fantasy news and reviews, sign up for the Swords and Spaceships newsletter, delivered every Tuesday and Friday. NewsThe Best Of Spreadsheet Returns!JKR’s terrible a...2018-12-1949 min
SFF Yeah!#41: Your SFF Holiday Gift GuideSharifah and Jenn give their picks for the best books to give this holiday season.This episode is sponsored by The Spectral City by Leanna Renee Hieber and the Book Riot Read Harder Journal.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here.The show can also be found on Stitcher here.Books Discussed:The Broken Earth Trilogy by NK JemisinThe Machineries of Empire series by Yoon Ha LeeRise of the Empress duology by Julie C Dao (tw: child abuse)2018-12-051h 04
SFF Yeah!#40: SF/F RomanceSharifah and Jenn discuss the deaths of William Goldman and Stan Lee, the World Fantasy Award winners, sci-fi and fantasy romances, and more.This episode is sponsored by Enclave by Thomas Locke and Dragonshadow by by Elle Katharine White.NewsWilliam Goldman has died.Stan Lee has also passed away.Congrats, World Fantasy Award Winners!New Erin Morgenstern book coming!Rolling in the Deep adaptation for Mira Grant Books DiscussedSilver Silence by Nalini Singh (Psy-Changeling T...2018-11-2147 min
SFF Yeah!#39: Best Opening and Ending LinesSharifah and Jenn discuss Dracula marginalia, the Discworld adaptation, the NOMMO awards, and the best opening and closing lines of SFF.This episode is sponsored by Jade City by Fonda Lee; Lost Arrow, Book I of The Kalelah Series by Marshall Ross; and Fantastic Beasts: The Magizoologist’s Discovery Case.NewsTerry Pratchett’s The Watch lands at BBCNOMMO Award winners!London Library Discovers Bram Stoker's Dracula Notes Scribbled In Margins Of Its BooksNaomi Watts cast for GoT prequel Book...2018-11-0750 min
SFF Yeah!TrilogiesSharifah and Jenn discuss the Hugo winners, a tabletop RPG for The Expanse, His Dark Materials casting, favorite trilogies, and more.This episode is sponsored by Ball Lightning by Cixin Liu, Mirage by Somaiya Daud, and Nightblood by Elly Blake. News:A historic win for NK Jemisin at the HugosThe Expanse is getting a tabletop RPGUrsula K. Le Guin Sci-Fi ‘Nine Lives’ Gets Movie AdaptationBBC His Dark Materials adaptation casts witch queen Serafina Pekkala New HARRY POTTER Books (Including a Hogwar...2018-08-2947 min
SFF Yeah!#28: Pick Your CharacterSharifah and Jenn discuss adaptations for Carmen Maria Machado and Victor LaValle, a cosplay ball, aspirational characters in SFF, and more!This episode is sponsored by The Robots of Gotham by Todd McAulty, Prisoner of the Crown by Jeffe Kennedy, and Becoming the Dragon by Alex Sapegin, translated by Elizabeth Kulikov.NewsHer Body & Other Parties is getting adapted for TVThe Changeling is being adapted by FXCosplay ball!There might be a GoT prequel series Books Discussed2018-06-2047 min
Ask Sharifah #AMA"Y.E.S.- The Power of Intention" with Torin Lee 02/13/18 on Ask Sharifah #AMASpecial guest Torin Lee joins Sharifah Hardie to discuss "Y.E.S.- The Power of Intention" Tools & Techniques for Bringing Bliss & Love into Your Life.
Torin Lee is a certified Skills for Change coach, healer (Reiki Master) and entrepreneur. She brings 20+ years of coaching, communication, training and business experience to the field. Through her training, speaking, Fortune-500 consulting, intuitive healing and online programs, she guides her clients through the process of releasing held stories and limiting beliefs. Torin is most passionate about helping people in navigate crisis and major life transitions. She helps those she partners with find their pat...2018-02-1300 min
SFF Yeah!SFF Yeah Ep. #15: Super Nerds Rejoice!Sharifah and Jenn discuss the She-ra reboot, a new Harry Potter game, Annihilation movie news, and their favorite world-building. This episode is sponsored by The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo and Book Riot's Top 20 Giveaway. News Discussed: She-ra Is Coming BACCCCKKK OMG ANOTHER new Harry Potter game in development Weird stuff is going on with the Annihilation release Plus a comment on the whitewashing from Alex Garland New Buffy middle-grade novels NOTE: Apparently Buffy & Harry Potter started THE SAME YEAR, Jenn apologizes for her error and her mind is blown. Books Discussed: The Kate Daniels books by Ilona Andrews (M...2017-12-2049 min
SFF Yeah!SFF Yeah Ep. 12: Holiday Recommendations Round 1Sharifah and Jenn discuss their picks for this holiday season. This episode is sponsored by Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi. Send us holiday recommendation questions! Books Discussed Miracle and Other Christmas Stories by Connie Willis, Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman The Machineries of Empire by Yoon Ha Lee (Ninefox Gambit & Raven Stratagem) Spirits Abroad by Zen Cho Provenance by Ann Leckie The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers series) The Djinn Falls In Love edited by Jared Shurin and Mahvesh Murad Binti, Binti: Home, Binti: T...2017-11-0854 min
SFF Yeah!SFF Yeah Ep. #2: Genius Insane GhostSharifah and Jenn discuss news including the 2017 Bailey's Prize winner and The Passage casting, and talk favorite villains. This episode is sponsored by Libby and Book Riot Insiders. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via iTunes here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. News The 2017 Bailey’s Winner is a science fiction novel A critique of the book from a BR writer The Hunger Games inspires a real life hero The Passage TV series casting: Zack Morris is Brad Wolgast Racebent casting of The Girl With All the Gifts Books Discussed: Favorite Villains Shuos Jedao from Ni...2017-06-2145 min