Beste Asimov Media podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 80: Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett 1:06:58

21h ago1:06:58

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Death? Discworld? Definitely! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠Patreon⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠Elder Sign: A Weird F…

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Three Kisses (Pre-Intermediate) 30:07

3d ago30:07

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Answer my survey and get the free beginner story, The City Mouse and the Country Mouse: https://www.easystoriesinenglish.com/ask Leah's mother dies, and her brother leaves home, and Leah is so sad that she cannot speak. Her father plants a rose garden on her balcony, and every day she gives a white rose to a seagull and kisses it three times, sendi…

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I have a confession to make... 12:14

14d ago12:14

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Answer my survey and get the beginner story, The City Mouse and the Country Mouse: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Ask Today, I have a confession to make. I thought I knew what you all wanted, but I was wrong. In this episode, I ask for your help. Get the transcript: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TRANSCRIPT-I-have-a-confessio…

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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 3) 1:46:28

14d ago1:46:28

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 7-9. They look at the Tleilaxu through the lens of the Bene Gesserit and explore what we know so far about the mysterious Honored Matre. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and chapters covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Hereti…

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The Freezer Door (Beginner) 28:28

17d ago28:28

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Level up your English with Story Builders, an eight-week online course https://www.easystoriesinenglish.com/build A woman has a loving husband and children, and she's great at her job. So why is she sad? One day, she opens the freezer door and sees the way into another world. If she goes, she will lose her husband and children. But could she be hap…

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Interviews with Frank Herbert: "Gays have opted to not continue the species." 1:30:57

21d ago1:30:57

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Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. In this episode, they examine the deeply troubling statements about homosexuality that Frank made during a speech at UCLA in 1985. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, and God Emperor of Dune G…

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Book Club: Heretics of Dune (Part 2) 1:40:22

28d ago1:40:22

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Abu and Leo continue their read-through of Heretics of Dune by diving deep into chapters 4-6. They explore how Miles Teg's beliefs were shaped by the Sisterhood and attempt to untangle the Tleilaxu religion. This episode contains NO SPOILERS beyond the books and chapters covered thus far. Read along with us by following the Heretics of Dune book cl…

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The Superpower of Story with Bree Aesie 1:00:35

1M ago1:00:35

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Get 25% off my Story Builders course by signing up by the end of today! https://easystoriesinenglish.com/build Today I talk to Bree Aesie from the Into the Story podcast about how to use stories in your everyday life, what makes a great communicator and some interesting memory techniques. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Bree for the full transcript.…

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TEASER: "Gays have opted to not continue the species." 7:39

1M ago7:39

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The next episode of our ongoing series Interviews with Frank Herbert dives into one of the most problematic statements Frank publicly made. Stay tuned! Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store Watch video versions of select episodes on YouTube Learn more about your ad cho…

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Ep. 79: Foundation and Empire - Part I - The General by Isaac Asimov 1:30:46

1M ago1:30:46

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Procopius fan-fiction IN SPACE. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠Patreon⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠Elder Sign: A Weird…

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Hamburg, City of Water (Conversation) 1:10:32

1M ago1:10:32

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Get 25% off my Story Builders course by signing up before 1st October! https://easystoriesinenglish.com/build In today's episode, learn all about the second-largest city in Germany with the world's largest model railway, how I'm conquering my fears with a piece of paper, the controversial new smoking bans in the UK and my fabulous new course Story …

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Perspectives 004: Chris Weier - Enabling innovation 43:22

2M ago43:22

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In this episode of Perspectives, we enter into the world of innovation with Chris Weier, an experienced innovation designer and coach based in Copenhagen. Chris shares her insights on what innovation truly means, why it's crucial in today's rapidly changing world, and how she helps organizations embrace uncertainty and foster creativity. We explore…

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Interviews with Frank Herbert: “All governments lie.” 1:11:21

2M ago1:11:21

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Abu and Leo bring you the words of Frank Herbert himself, pulling from interviews and articles going back over 50 years. This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, and God Emperor of Dune Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store Watch video v…

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The Pumpkin Jug (Beginner) 44:50

2M ago44:50

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A king meets a woman who grows pumpkins. She gives him water in a dirty old jug, and then she breaks it. The king thinks this is strange, but he likes the woman. So he gives her a challenge: if she can put a big pumpkin in a small jug, he will marry her. But she cannot break the jug or the pumpkin. Can she do it? Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Jug …

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Misty the Snake (Rerun) 31:44

2M ago31:44

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Misty the Snake loves eating other people's pets. This does not make the people of the United Kingdom happy. So her owner takes her to Brazil, but really she wants to go home to Ghana... This episode is a rerun, BUT I add some new commentary and talk about my exciting new project, Story Builders. Story Builders will be an eight-week online language…

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Ep. 78: The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis 1:46:23

2M ago1:46:23

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Alcoholic aliens plus a little David Bowie. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠Patreon⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠Elder S…

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My Sister's Wedding (Conversation) 1:05:09

2M ago1:05:09

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In today's episode, I talk all about how I injured my leg at my sister's wedding, the race riots currently happening in the UK, not so nice, and end with some motivation for all of you. Very nice. Keep listening to learn English! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Wedding for the full transcript. Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo vo…

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Doing Evil Part 2 (Intermediate) 47:04

2M ago47:04

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Tobias arrives at St Gummarus' School for Nasty Children. At first, he thinks his parents might have made a mistake, because all the kids here are bad…

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Mailbag: Atreides Powers, Alternate Timelines, and the Last Two Books 1:47:04

3M ago1:47:04

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Abu and Leo got your burning questions and take some time to answer them! MAILBAG! This episode contains SPOILERS for Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, and God Emperor of Dune Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store Watch video versions of selects episodes on YouTube…

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Doing Evil Part 1 (Intermediate) 44:10

3M ago44:10

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. When Tobias's parents ask him what he wants to be when he grows up, he says, 'Evil.' There's just one problem: his parents are devoted Christians! As …

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Book Club: Foundation by Isaac Asimov (Part 2) 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

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Abu and Leo complete their read of Isaac Asimov's iconic sci-fi novel Foundation. They explore the limits of religious influence and the corruption of Seldon's Plan. This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store Watch…

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The Golden Fish (Beginner) 21:40

3M ago21:40

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. A fisherman finds a golden fish. The golden fish says it can grant his wishes. But the fisherman doesn't wish for anything. However, when his wife get…

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Dune: Part Two Watch Along 2:50:02

3M ago2:50:02

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Join Abu and Leo as they rewatch Dune: Part Two! Just sync up your movie with this commentary and it will feel like we're right there with you in the theater, whispering sweet nothings and lore in your ears. This episode contains SPOILERS for Denis Villeneuve's films and the first novel. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron C…

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Climbing Mount Everest Part 2 (from Into the Story) 22:31

3M ago22:31

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Today's episode comes from the Into the Story podcast. Check it out if you like the idea of learning English with real-life stories - and I'm sure you do! Laurie Skreslet and a team of climbers face difficult conditions as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest — will they make it? If you haven't already listened to Climbing Mount Everes…

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Book Club: Foundation by Isaac Asimov (Part 1) 1:38:19

3M ago1:38:19

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Abu and Leo take a break from their Golden Path in this off-topic mini bookclub covering the first half of Isaac Asimov's iconic novel, Foundation, as voted on by Patrons! They talk about Psychohistory, stagnation and religious manipulation. This episode contains SPOILERS through God Emperor of Dune. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becomi…

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Ep. 77: The Girl in a Swing by Richard Adams 52:45

3M ago52:45

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One of the most terrifying books I've ever read. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sig…

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Climbing Mount Everest Part 1 (from Into the Story) 22:28

3M ago22:28

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Today's episode comes from the Into the Story podcast. Check it out if you like the idea of learning English with real-life stories - and I'm sure you do! When Laurie Skreslet attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1982, he faced dangerous avalanches, the closure of the only route up the mountain, and a life-changing moment. Level: Advanced Accent: Ca…

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Chakobsa and the Languages of Dune 1:15:37

3M ago1:15:37

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Abu and Leo avoid strafing as they explore the various languages of the Dune universe, from Chakobsa to Galach, Farsi to Fremen and everything in between. This episode contains SPOILERS for only the first book. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store Watch video versions…

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A Good Long Natter (Conversation) 27:46

4M ago27:46

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In this episode, I talk about everything I've been up to for the past two months: visiting a friend, what I'm wearing, a romantic encounter in the supermarket, my try at stand-up comedy, the Royal Academy of Art, eating in the dark: there's just too much to summarise! Listen to it!! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Natter for the full transcript. Get…

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Our Favorite Sci-Fi Stories That Aren’t Dune 1:16:10

4M ago1:16:10

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Abu and Leo take a break from their Golden Path in this off-topic episode to gush about all of the amazing science fiction they love that isn't Dune. They share their favorite sci-fi movies, television, books, anime, and video games. This episode contains NO SPOILERS for the Dune novels. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron C…

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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Cut Off Your Hair (Pre-Intermediate) 43:12

4M ago43:12

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Book a class with me! If you book a package of 10 classes, you can get 33% off: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes An old couple wish for a son and instead have a daughter with long, magical hair. They don't see the value in it, and sell her off to an old man who keeps her in a tower. Every day, he massages the oil from her hair and sells it. But the…

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Assassins of Dune 55:44

4M ago55:44

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Abu and Leo crack open their copies of the Assassin's Handbook and learn the finer points in the art of killing. Don't forget to pack your poisons and knives, folks. This episode contains SPOILERS for only the first book. Get ad-free episodes and bonus content by becoming a Patron Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on our merch store Watch vid…

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Strange Friends (Advanced) 28:15

4M ago28:15

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Book a class with me! If you book a package of 10 classes, you can get 33% off: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes A cat and a mouse live together as friends, and what strange friends that makes! One day, the cat suggests they store some food for the winter, so they buy a pot of fat and hide it in a church. But while the mouse happily cleans the hous…

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Two Sci-Fi Short Stories by Frank Herbert 1:25:10

4M ago1:25:10

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Abu and Leo bring you summaries and analysis of two of Frank's short stories, Mating Call and The Tactful Saboteur! They're featured in the short story collection The Worlds of Frank Herbert, so check them out if you get the chance. This episode contains NO SPOILERS. It's not even about Dune! (Or is it?) Check out the custom-designed Dune swag on o…

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