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The Book UpBONUS EPISODE: Cozy Fantasy — Low Stakes, High Comfort ReadsEscape the epic battles and world-ending peril—this bonus episode is all about cozy fantasy, the warm-hug corner of the genre where magic meets everyday life. From quaint villages to found-family friendships, these low-stakes, high-comfort reads are perfect for when you want magic with more charm than chaos.I’ll share what defines cozy fantasy, why it’s become such a comfort for so many readers, and some of my favorite books in the subgenre. Whether you’re new to cozy fantasy or already stocking your TBR, you’ll leave with plenty of magical, heartwarming recommendations.This epi...
2025-11-0422 min
The Book UpTBR Top-Up #2 [S2 Finale]It’s time for a TBR refresh! In this episode - the season 2 finale! - I’m sharing the books currently on my to-be-read list, along with a few upcoming releases that have caught my eye. Whether you're looking to add to your own stack or just want to hear about what’s on my radar, tune in for a mix of anticipated reads and spontaneous picks.Here are the books I’ll be chatting about today: Katabasis: Bookshop.org | Amazon The Devil Three Times: Bookshop.org | Amazon Joy Goddess: A'Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance: Bookshop.or...
2025-10-1407 min
The Book UpThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesToday’s book is "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter" by Stephen Graham Jones.A diary written in 1912 by a Lutheran pastor is discovered within a wall. What it unveils is a slow massacre, a chain of events that go back to 217 Blackfeet dead in the snow. Told via transcribed interviews of a Blackfeet named Good Stab, who shares the narrative of his peculiar life over a series of confessional visits. If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste t...
2025-10-0713 min
The Book UpTo Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill BlackgooseToday’s book is "To Shape a Dragon's Breath" by Moniquill Blackgoose. After the first dragon to hatch in generations in her homeland bonds with her, a young Indigenous woman enters a colonizer-run dragon academy—and quickly finds herself at odds with the “approved” way of doing things.If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-two-featured-books)Other books discussed in this episode:"To Ride a Rising Storm" by M...
2025-09-3016 min
The Book UpIsola by Allegra GoodmanToday’s book is "Isola" by Allegra Goodman. A French noblewoman, deserted on an island, must rely on her faith and love to survive nature's harsh challenges. Based on a true story!If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-two-featured-books)Other books featured in this episode:"The Vaster Wilds" by Lauren Groff: Bookshop.org | Amazon This episode is hosted, produced, and edited by Ve...
2025-09-2308 min
The Book UpSeries Spotlight: The Emily Wilde SeriesSome stories are too good to fit into just one book. In this Series Spotlight, I’m diving into The Emily Wilde Series by Heather Fawcett — giving an overview of the series, what makes it stand out, and why I think it’s worth the commitment.The magical, delightful series is comprised of 3 books: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries: Bookshop.org | Amazon Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands: Bookshop.org | Amazon Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your bro...
2025-09-1609 min
The Book UpThe Dream Hotel by Laila LalamiToday’s book is "The Dream Hotel" by Laila Lalami. This dystopian literary novel is about one woman's fight for freedom, set in a near future where even dreams are under surveillance - and can be used against you. If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-two-featured-books)Other books featured in this episode:"Chain Gang All Stars" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah: Bookshop.org | Amazon This...
2025-09-0910 min
The Book UpThe Last One by Rachel Howzell HallToday’s book is "The Last One" by Rachel Howzell Hall. This romantasy follows Kai, who awakens in a dangerous land plagued by sickness and supernatural creatures, with no memory of her past.This one was a doozy - and not in a good way.If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-two-featured-books)Other books featured in this episode:"A Court of Thorns & Rose...
2025-09-0210 min
The Book UpThe Hacienda by Isabel CañasWe're back with Season 2!Today’s featured book is "The Hacienda" by Isabel Cañas. In this atmospheric horror-thriller, the daughter of a disgraced general and a priest with supernatural powers team up against a murderous haunted house.I also share my ratings for the books featured in last season's TBR Top-Up - find out what I loved and what I didn't!If you’d like to read "The Hacienda", you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your br...
2025-08-2613 min
The Book UpTBR Top-Up #1 [S1 Finale]It’s time for a TBR refresh! In this episode - the season 1 finale! - I’m sharing the books currently on my to-be-read list, along with a few upcoming releases that have caught my eye. Whether you're looking to add to your own stack or just want to hear about what’s on my radar, tune in for a mix of anticipated reads and spontaneous picks.Here are the books I’ll be chatting about today: Greenteeth: Bookshop.org | Amazon The Queen’s Spade: Bookshop.org | Amazon The Sirens: Bookshop.org | Amazon Remember You Will Die: Bookshop.org | ...
2025-06-1007 min
The Book UpWater Moon by Samantha Sotto YambaoToday’s featured book is Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao. A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical quest to find her parents with the help of a young physicist who wanders into the shop.If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-one-featured-books)Other featured books:The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: Bookshop.org | Amazon T...
2025-06-0308 min
The Book UpThe Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyToday’s featured book is The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. In this genre-bending sci-fi thriller, an unnamed civil servant and an Arctic explorer pulled from the past fall in love and face a time-jumping government conspiracy.If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-one-featured-books)This episode is hosted, produced, and edited by Verdell Walker. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com, licensed under the Crea...
2025-05-2708 min
The Book UpKillers of a Certain Age by Deanna RaybournToday’s featured book is Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. In this fun, fast-paced thriller, a group of retiring assassins find out they are on their employer's hit list and have to fight back.If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-one-featured-books)Other featured books:Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn: Bookshop.org | Amazon Thelma [film] - rent or buy on Amazon...
2025-05-2008 min
The Book UpSeries Spotlight: The Green Bone Saga by Fonda LeeSome stories are too good to fit into just one book. In this Series Spotlight, I’m diving into The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee — giving an overview of the series, what makes it stand out, and why I think it’s worth the commitment.The series is comprised of 3 books, a novella, and a short story collection: Jade City: Bookshop.org | Amazon Jade War: Bookshop.org | Amazon Jade Legacy: Bookshop.org | Amazon The Jade Setter of Janloon (novella): Amazon Jade Shards (short stories): Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click...
2025-05-1309 min
The Book UpThe Naturalist Society by Carrie VaughnToday’s featured book is The Naturalist Society by Carrie Vaughn. In this academic fantasy, a young widow taps into a world-changing power and fights to discover herself.If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-one-featured-books)Other featured books:The Glass Slide World (The Naturalist Society) by Carrie Vaughn: Bookshop.org | Amazon This episode is hosted, produced, and edited by Verdell W...
2025-05-0607 min
The Book UpThe God of the Woods by Liz MooreToday’s featured book is The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. In this literary thriller, the worlds of a privileged family and a blue collar town collide when a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp.If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-one-featured-books)This episode is hosted, produced, and edited by Verdell Walker. Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com, licensed under the Crea...
2025-04-2909 min
The Book UpBlood Over Bright Haven by M.L. WangToday’s featured book is Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang. In this dark academic fantasy, the first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages and her janitor-turned-assistant unravel a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic in her world forever.If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy: Bookshop.org | Amazon (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click? Copy/paste this link into your browser: https://bookshop.org/lists/season-one-featured-books)Other featured booksBabel by RF Kuang: Bookshop.org | Amazon
2025-04-2210 min
The Book UpIntroducing The Book Up! 📚 A Book Review Podcast [Trailer]Welcome to The Book Up! 📚🎙️Hey bookworms! I’m Verdell Walker, and I’m so excited to introduce The Book Up, a weekly book review podcast where I share my honest, unfiltered thoughts on my latest reads—all in 15 minutes or less.If you love books and want quick, insightful reviews to help you decide what to read next, this podcast is for you! Hit follow now so you don’t miss the first episode dropping on April 22, 2025.🎧 Listen, subscribe, and get ready for your next great read!This episode is hos...
2025-04-0800 min
Thinking Inside the BoxHow Storytelling Leaves a Lasting Legacy - Verdell WalkerIn today’s episode, I chat with Verdell Walker, a seasoned consumer-oriented content and marketing professional and board director. Verdell is highly regarded by her peers as a thought leader and someone who fosters an inclusive environment, demonstrated by her effectiveness in leading and working collaboratively with teams. She serves on the board of directors of Scholastic, Inc, and has held roles at Spotify, Mattel, and Sesame Workshop - the makers of Sesame Street. With stints at such iconic brands, a good place for us to start was the tension between legacy and innovation. How...
2024-01-1148 min
CoComelon Story TimeA Playdate for Bingo and PicklesJJ and Cody take a turn telling a story to their Mommies and Daddies! Their pets, Bingo the dog and Pickles the cat, can’t understand each other’s barks and meows, but they still find a way to play!Cast: Rebecca Husain, Julian Smith, Cade Clark, Quentin Blanton Jr.Writer: Stacey GreenbergerComposer: Amy FitzgeraldProducer: Neil MosseyHead Writer: Stacey GreenbergerCreative Executives: Lizzy Easterday, Meghan SheridanSound Design: Claire Bilyard, Offset AudioVoice Director: Cind...
2022-11-2806 min
Las Nuevas Historias de CoComelonBINGO Y PEPINILLOSEs el turno de JJ y Cody para contar una historia ¡a sus Papis y Mamis! Sus mascotas, Bingo el perro y Pepinillos el gato, no pueden entenderse sus ladridos y maullidos entre ellos, pero aún así ¡encuentran una manera de jugar!Cast: Rebecca Husain, Julian Smith, Cade Clark, Quentin Blanton Jr.Writer: Stacey GreenbergerComposer: Amy FitzgeraldProducer: Mirna MAricCreative Executives: Lizzy Easterday, Meghan SheridanHead Writer: Stacey GreenbergerSound Design: Claire Bilyard, Portland AudioVoice Director: Cind...
2022-11-2806 min
CoComelon GeschichtenzeitDie Verabredung von Bingo und PicklesJJ und Cody drehen den Spieß um und erzählen Mami und Papa eine Geschichte. Und zwar von ihren Haustieren: Bingo, der Hund, und Pickles, die Katze. Sie verstehen sich gegenseitig nicht, denn Bingo bellt und Pickles miaut. Sie finden aber trotzdem einen Weg, miteinander zu spielen!Cast: Jarik Pöhls, Luan Kizua Mateque, Manuela Eifrig, Toni FührerWriter: Stacey GreenbergerComposer: Amy FitzgeraldProducer: Mirna MaricCreative Executives: Lizzy Easterday, Meghan SheridanHead Writer: Stacey GreenbergerSound Desi...
2022-11-2806 min
Dynasty Sports LifeDynasty Sports Life Ep. 10 RB draft prospects with CK PieperJesse welcomes back CK Pieper to talk about the 2022 Running Back class. They might not be the best RB class ever, but there are a couple of top options and a few intriguing sleepers. And we discuss buzz from Senior Bowl practice week. We talk about Breece Hall, Isaiah Spiller, Kenneth Walker III, Brian Robinson Jr, Kyren Williams, D'Vonte Price, Zamir White, James Cook, Dameon Pierce, Rachaad White, Jerome Ford, CJ Verdell, Tyler Allgeier, Pierre Strong Jr., Jerrion Ealy, and Tyler Badie. Subscribe to Dynasty Sports Life for great dynasty talk about four dynasty sports. Follow on twitter...
2022-02-081h 18
Diamond State ScoutingS1 E5 - Running Back EvaluationsWe got into the playmakers of the draft and started it out with Running Backs. We discussed what we like in our backs and also evaluated Breece Hall, CJ Verdell, Kenneth Walker III and more.Lets us know on socials who you like.
2021-11-1353 min
College Draft: NFL Draft & College Football PodcastThe Top players in the Pac-12Ross & Emory breakdown the top 10 players in the Pac-12 on this week's podcast including:
- Penei Sewell (7:18)
- Paulson Adebo (8:14)
- CJ Verdell (13:03)
- Elijah Molden (14:16)
- Walker Little (17:00)
- Hamilcar Rashed (20:31)
- Anthony Brown (21:35)
- Max Borghi (25:02)
- Jay Tufele (26:26)
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2020-08-2529 min
Funk and BeyondФункции Фанка podcastФункции Фанка (14 выпуск) 23.09.09
в 14 выпуске музыка подобралась самая замечательная... да собственно по другому и быть не может. как обычно я поделил программу на 2 части. первый час - это микс из моих любимых сорокопяток с фанком, джазом и соулом. последний я постарался выделить отдельным небольшим блоком и подобрать наиболее красивые и нежные вещи. кое что из бриллиантов моей коллекции, чуть-чуть классики и много много отличного фанка с битами, брейками, грувом, басом и прочими греющими душу и заставляющими танцевать тело звуками.
вторая часть - это такая компиляция из современных мелодий и ритмов, относящихся к фанк и соул музыке. в этот раз композиции подобрались главным образом инструментальные... но зато какие лихие! чего стоит только новый альбом Breakestra или Lack Of Afro, гипнотические звуки The Simonsound и драматичные Wax Tailor. в общем надеюсь у меня получилась очередная порция "вкусной" музыки, которую вы будете переваривать весь этот месяц до следующего выпуска.
ну и как обычно не забываем про субботние танцы, на которых можно от души поплясать под всю эту красоту.
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1. Zimbabwe Legit – Shadow’s legitimate mix [MoWax]
2. The Brothers Of Hope – I’m Gonna make You Love Me [Gamble]
3. Jimmy Jones – Live And Let Live [Deke]
4. Five Stairsteps and Cubie – Don’t Change Your Love [Curtom]
5. Rusty Bryant – Fire Eater [Prestige]
6. Bo Diddley – Take It All Off [Chess]
7. Elaine Delmar – Sneakin’ Up On You [CBS]
8. Jacqui Verdell – We’re Gonna Have A Good Time [The Gospel Truth]
9. Assagai – Telephone Girl [Vertigo]
10. Freda Payne – We’ve Gotta Find A Way back To Love [Invictus]
11. Jon Lucien – Would You Believe [RCA]
12. Crystal Clear – Stay With Me [Polydor]
13. Dax Zanos – Simple Game [ALA]
14. Henryk Debich – Bez Metalu [Muza]
15. Soul Diggers – Soul Dig [Saucy]
16. Jean Knight – Pick Up The Pieces [Stax]
17. Afrique – Kumbo Coming [Mainstream]
18. Jean Knight – Helping Man [Stax]
19. The Beginning Of The End – Hey Pretty Girl [Alston]
20. John paul – I’m A Bad Son-Of-A-Gun [Philips]
21. Udo Jurgens – Peace Now [Ariola]
22. South Side Coalition – Don’t Cha Wanna Get Down [Brown Dog]
23. The Simonsound – Baker’s Dozen [Project Blue Book]
24. Clutchy Hopkins and Shawn Lee – Ancient Chinese Secret [Ubiquity]
25. Lack Of Afro – The Basis [Freestyle]
26. Breakestra – Back At The Boathou [Strut]
27. Jimi Tenor and Tony Allen – Selfish Gene [Strut]
28. Gizelle Smith and The Mighty Mocambos – Out Of Fashion [Legere]
29. Michael Leonhart and The Asvamina 7 – Scopolamine [Truth and Soul]
30. Wax T
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