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Host Jordan Lloyd Bookey speaks with authors and reading enthusiasts to explore ways to build a stronger culture of reading in our communities. They'll dive into their personal experiences, inspirations, and why their stories and ideas are connecting so well with kids.
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The podcast where we explore how old tales are made new! Whether it's the fairytales we heard as children, the classic literature we read in high school, or the most ancient of mythologies, it seems creators can't help but keep putting their own spin on old stories, and we're going to tackle every flavor we can get our nerdy hands on.
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Kreative Kontrol

Vish Khanna / Entertainment One (eOne)

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Thoughtful, funny, heartfelt interviews and in-depth documentaries about musicians, authors, comedians, and other cultural creators. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do you know a good book when you see it? What books are really worth reading? The purpose of this conversation is to help mothers and fathers identify books that will liberate their children to embrace truth, goodness, and beauty. We’ll be pondering questions of life and lifestyle as we seek to become people who live deeply and read deeply, drawing our children into the adventure of reading and living.
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Withywindle

Goldberry Studios

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Withywindle is a whimsical interactive show for kids who love stories, words, and groan-worthy jokes and features your favorite authors and illustrators. Part book club, part game show it's an adventure through the wild world of wordplay. Each episode we chat with a very special guest, usually an author or illustrator of children's books, plus tell silly jokes, share riddles, talk about stories and books, eat snacks, and much more! withywindle.substack.com
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Bookwards

Dana & Sam

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Bookwards is a family-friendly podcast where 11-year-old Sam and his mom, Dana, explore children’s and young adult books. Each episode features lively discussions about a new book, with Sam’s youthful curiosity and Dana’s adult insight providing a unique perspective. Encouraging listeners to read along, Bookwards offers a fun and engaging way for book-loving kids and their parents to discover and discuss great literature together.
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Make bedtime magical with Avenue’s daily bedtime stories! From fairies to robots to dinosaurs, tune in every night for a new adventure that sparks imagination and brings sweet dreams to life. ✨ Want to create a personalized adventure just like this for your child? With Avenue, you can craft unique, interactive stories where they become the hero! 🚀 Create your own story: https://avenuestories.co/pod Official website: https://avenuestories.co
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Trundlebed Tales

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Trundlebed Tales host Sarah S. Uthoff will look at Laura Ingalls Wilder and other classic children's literature and social history including historic foodways and one-room schools.
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The Yarn

Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp

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The Yarn takes listeners behind the scenes of children's literature. Each episode features an author or illustrator talking about how they create books for young readers.
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Bookies

Destiny Comix

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The bookeis podcast is NOT ABOUT SPORTS BETTING!!! we are a group of friends who get together each month to discuses a different paperback drawn at random. We discuses children literature, horror, action, any paper back we know to be of quality writing. We have been recording our book club as a podcast since the end of 2016. I hope you enjoy this months discussion.
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"Not every book is for every child, but for every child there is a book." The Children’s Book Review, is a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy. In the Growing Readers Podcast, we produce author and illustrator interviews focused on the best books for kids of all ages. We help parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians to grow readers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/support
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In the Reading Corner is created by Just Imagine for anyone interested in children's books and reading. It is hosted by Nikki Gamble, author of Exploring Children's Literature and co-author of Guiding Readers. Listening to this podcast, you will learn about the latest children's books, learn more about the creative processes of writing and illustrating, discover different viewpoints about topical issues and more. Whether you are a teacher, librarian, parent, bookseller, publisher, writer or ...
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A show that encourages families to deepen their bonds and raise resilient kids through the shared experience of reading — with Quinn Cummings and special guests from the world of books and parenting. readingtoconnect.substack.com
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In this subject, students study current theories of literature, with a focus on genres relating to children's literature as a form of social practice. Topics covered include critical analysis, traditional story forms, modernist and postmodern picture books, emerging formats, fantasy and realistic fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
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Cheah Pets Audio Stories

Lisa Resendes Cheah

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Mrs. Cheah, a teacher and mother of 3 littles, brings children's stories and literature to life with fun and expressive reading! Cheah Pets Audio Stories from Spotify for Podcasters is a great place to listen to listen to stories in the car, before bed or even in the classroom!
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Fuse 8 n' Kate

Betsy Bird and Kate Ramsey

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Two sisters, one in L.A. and one in NYC, both move to the Chicago area and start a podcast. The premise? Picture books and are they really that great? Join Kate and Fuse 8 (Betsy Bird) as they track down a picture book "classic" each episode and try to determine if it deserves to remain in the canon of children's literature. Profile image by Andrea Tsurumi
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Are you an avid reader looking for your next great read? Or maybe you're someone who wants to fall in love with books? Look no further! Our podcast is the perfect place for all kinds of readers. With a wide range of genres, from romance to thrillers, historical fiction to non-fiction, we've got you covered. Hosted by Whitney Clark, each episode goes beyond the next chapter and explores important topics such as improving literacy rates in our communities, the concept of silent book clubs, ban ...
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The Owens Recovery Science Podcast is your source for what's new and established in the blood flow restriction literature. Blood flow restriction training or BFR is an exercise technique used by many rehab and performance practitioners to increase muscle size, strength, and endurance through the use of lighter weights and lower intensities than originally thought necessary. Johnny Owens, PT and his team have trained more than 15,000 clinicians on how to integrate BFR into rehab and performan ...
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The Lamp-post Listener

Daniel Payne & Phil Whisenhunt

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The Lamp-post Listener is a podcast where two friends travel further up and further into classic works of children’s literature - from the woods of Narnia to the mountains of Middle-earth. Each episode chronicles the narratives, themes, and truth found in these timeless tales with C.S. Lewis as a Virgil-like guide. Phil and Daniel are currently reading George MacDonald’s 19th century classic, "The Princess & the Goblin."
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WOW Reads

Worlds of Words Center

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Worlds of Words Center of Global Literacies and Literatures is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. The WOW Reads podcast centers voices of young readers who serve as Reading Ambassadors by engaging in literature discussions and author interviews and sharing books in their school and social contexts. Worlds of Words is a center in the University of Arizona College of Education.
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Roughly one in 10 Aussies come from somewhere in Asia, yet when you look at our representation on TV, film, radio and literature, you’d think we were completely non-existent. What do you do when the world doesn’t give you the space to be heard? You make your own space. Each week, sisters and Sydney locals Helen Stenbeck and Jessie Tu give searing intersectional feminist critiques on social and cultural issues relevant to those living in Australia and abroad. Join us as we traverse the comple ...
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Stories for Kids with Morel podcast sets out to educate and to entertain listeners. The podcast is a great resource for Homeschooling/Home Education, making use of literature to help listeners with vocabulary and to help spark creative ideas. Terms linked to stories are defined, and a suggestion for a learning task is given. Children could write a summary of the story, design a poster and much more. Stories for Kids with Morel podcast is also a great resource for children with English as a S ...
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A podcast featuring Hilda Mary reading from great books and classic literature for kids. Occasionally, books with specifically Christian themes will be featured; these will be noted as such in the description.
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Sam Herbst (co-host of The Great Equalizer) catches up with authors to chat about their books. TGE's Current Read offers word nerds, bibliophiles and literature buffs a glimpse into the mind of an author and showcases the latest books that the world's biggest publishing houses have on offer. Subscribe and join the conversation with TGE and authors from around the globe.
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Tabook!

Adrianna R, María J

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Children's books are in the news lately -- and not always for good reasons. Books for people under 18 are disproportionately the targets of bans and censorship. This is obviously a major issue for free speech, for the rights of often underrepresented groups to tell their stories and for the rights of others to be able to hear those stories. But it’s also a sign that children’s books are actually right in the middle of important political conversations, and attempts to ban them can be ignored ...
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Are you ready for an adventure in learning? Need some STEMspiration in your life? Each episode brings a new adventure as we talk with fascinating guests about connecting real world experiences, multicultural children's literature, and engaged STEM/STEAM learning -- with a little joy sprinkled in for good measure! Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor travels the world in search of the coolest authors, illustrators, educators, adventurers, and STEM thought leaders to share their stories and inspire the W ...
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James and Ashley Stay at Home

James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt

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Through discussions and interviews with writers, artists and health professionals, author friends James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt explore the big questions: how do books get written? How do people navigate life with chronic illness? And just what ARE you reading? Hosted by James McKenzie Watson, winner of the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize, and Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of 'Dark Mode.'
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The Cheeky Natives

The Cheeky Natives

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The Cheeky Natives is a literary podcast primarily focused on the review, curatorship and archiving of Black literature. The show is hosted by the cheeky duo, Dr Alma-Nalisha Cele and Advocate Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane.
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For the young parents, the veteran homeschoolers, or anyone navigating the waters of homeschool options, nationally-known speaker and educational consultant, Carole Joy Seid, helps you homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with a Bible, math curriculum, and library card. Great books have the power to build godly family culture and give educational success! If you need a weekly shot of encouragement and support to continue on with confident joy in your homeschooling journey, listen in.
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Welcome to Give Attendance to Reading, the podcast of Max, Charlie, and Zack Taylor. We are three brothers preparing for Christian ministry who love to read and talk, so we made this podcast. Here we offer summaries of and discussions around some of the best books in Christian literature, one chapter at a time. By listening in each week, not only will you hear a condensed, ”cliffs notes” synopsis of each book, but you will also get commentary on the topics discussed along with our take on ho ...
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Topics that help the rising generation discover literature and experience the world around them. Worlds Awaiting is a weekly program for grownups who care about children hosted by children's literature expert, Rachel Wadham, Education and Juvenile Literature Librarian at the BYU Library. Guests include authors, experts, teachers, and parents.
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MoMo's Bookcase

The Trident Network

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Do you remember your favorite childhood book? Did you ever wonder if it still holds up after all these years? Join me and my guests as we take a deep dive into the books of our past and see if they hold up today on MoMo's Book Case.
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Booking Back

Penn & Friends

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Do you long for those schoolyard days where you had all the time in the world to finish a good book? This podcast revisits the books that gave us happiness as children and maybe even later as adults!
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Father Bother

Jon Nathan Raby, Leon Perniciaro

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Sick of the same bedtime stories? Join Leon and Nathan, two writers with young children, as they use silly characters and awful tropes to twist classic books into the perfect toddler tales.
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Imaginary Pages

Allie Taylor

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Imaginary Pages is for everyone who enjoys children's books, especially our little readers. Here we read and review classic, recent and upcoming books and discuss other fun stuff that happening in the world of children's Literature.
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Pat (Patrick) Gracey is a senior librarian at the Toronto Public Library where he is a children's services specialist, leading the team that selects new picture books for 17 downtown locations (!). In our interview, Pat talks about the magic inherent in picture books, and focuses on some of his favorite Canadian (and semi-Canadian) picture books, i…
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ANOTHER celebrity has decided to dabble in writing for children. Whooptie-doo. In more exciting news, co-host Chloë has checked out not just one Max Crumbly book from the library to read during the school break but also THREE volumes of the Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell. Opinion: Another Celebrity Children’s Book I spotted a literary kerfuff…
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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze sits down with author Holly Peppe to discuss her children's book, Sophie and the Swans. Peppe shares her experiences as a teacher and writer, her insights on addressing bullying, and her reflections on the power of kindness in children's literature. Listeners will gain insight into…
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In this replay episode, Carole and her son, J. J. discuss social media exposure for children amidst the digital age, drawing thoughts from Andy Crouch's "The Tech Wise Family." He recommends several books for parents to read and some as a family to develop your children’s discernment and your teen's Christian ethics about today’s culture. For a ful…
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Phil's father joins us as Curdie makes a startiling discovery deep underground. Your Lamp-post Links: You can find a list of MacDonald's works here. You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Appl…
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Send us a text Exploring the Transformative Power of Nature Play with Jordan "Jo" Joly Ever wondered how nature can transform your life? Join us as we explore the magical intersection of play and the natural world with Jo Joly, the dynamic program manager at Families in Nature. Discover how rediscovering joy in the wilderness can lead to personal g…
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Get ready for a delightful bedtime nursery rhyme as Lily and Dora the Explorer journey through the vibrant jungle in search of hidden treasures! Along the way, they’ll uncover the magic of friendship and the wonders of nature. Filled with playful verses and heartwarming moments, this story is perfect for little explorers who love enchanting adventu…
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In ep 105, James and Ashley interview Arna Radovich, the author of Limits of Forgetting, a collection of stories interwoven with themes of memory, grief and reflection. Arna shares insights into how her own experiences provide the background for her fiction, and how she found the resolve to release her collection after the loss of her husband. We a…
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Chief paper discussed:T Parkington, T Maden-Wilkinson, D Broom, S Nawaz... (2023). Low-Intensity Resistance Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction for Patients with Claudication: A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial. Vascular Medicine .Position statement on managing PAD:Askew, C. D., Parmenter, B., Leicht, A. S., Walker, P. J., & Golledge, J. (2…
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“I think it caused me to get over some of the sort of narcissistic impulses in my writing and not make it about me and impressing, but instead about having the best reading experience I could imagine.” - Eliot Schrefer At a young age, Eliot Schrefer acknowledged that he was hiding himself. Growing up queer when he did meant concealing a key part of…
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EVERY OTHER KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks! Phil Elverum is here to discuss the new Mount Eerie album, Night Palace, moving back to Washington State after a period living in New York, immersion in your commu…
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Just in time for Halloween, we're diving into a new thriller called "Fatal Intrusion." It's the first book in a new series by authors Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado. After a series of murders in Southern California, a Homeland Security agent needs the help of professor in catching a serial killer. Deaver is an international bestselling autho…
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Palestinian poet, teacher and writer Mosab Abu Toha was born in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. That's where many of the pieces in his new collection, "Forest of Noise," were written, tapped out on his phone amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. Amna Nawaz sat down with him at the Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington, D.C., for our a…
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Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones We’re back! Thank you for bearing with us as we took a few weeks off to deal with things in our personal lives and recover from a cold. We are glad to be back discussing another great chapter from Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ book, Life in Christ. This week we are looking at Christ’s purpose in coming so that He could…
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Send us a text Monster Month continues with Sam Marchiony's birthday wish for us to discuss the 1989 adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, starring Robert Englund, and unfairly considered to be an attempt to make a Nightmare on Elm Street style Phantom, which is likely why it didn't get the credit it deserves. Join Jas, Sam, and Callie as we reli…
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"A ludicrous concept that is funny because it is ludicrous." Just in time for Halloween we have our last Halloween-adjacent picture book title just in time for the season! Kate and I begin by having a detailed discussion of what constitutes a racist or offensive Halloween-related picture book. That won't be a problem with today's book, though. We'v…
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Join Laura in this sweet Halloween story, where she *saves Dracula’s Halloween!* 🎃✨ In tonight’s spooky-fun adventure, Laura heads to Dracula’s castle for a Halloween party, only to find out Dracula has lost his special tomato juice! With a little courage and some clever thinking, Laura sets out to save the night. Will she help Dracula the vampire …
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Send us a text Stories for Kids with Morel Podcast brings you the story of a lad trying to make his way in life. He will however need to find favour with his father. Please Subscribe to the Podcast and please Share. Books from Study Coach: Author Morel Benard's Halloween WorkBook is available at Amazon - see author's page https://www.amazon.com/aut…
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Step into the past with Jacob and Zara as they embark on an epic, time-traveling quest for a magical candy jar! From the medieval streets of Nottingham to the grand artistry of Renaissance Florence, this journey is packed with sweet surprises. Along the way, they’ll solve tricky riddles, face a dragon, and uncover legendary secrets. Perfect for lit…
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Send us a text Trick or Treat comes early this year, dear listeners, with another IER/WETC collaboration as Jas discusses Ilana's upcoming adaptation of the JR Planche's theatrical adaptation of Polidori's The Vampyre! Here we talk about one of the lesser known early vampires, and how Worlds Elsewhere plans to put its own Worlds Elsewhere spin on t…
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We learn: I’m an artist that likes to sit around and listen to his own stuff I can’t wait to get rid of these sweaty pumpkins Thank god we don’t need poetry anymore Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-raven-edgar-allen-poe/6603490?ean=9781941667132 Listen anywhere:nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups…
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Season 8 starts next week, with plenty of guest interviews and all the jokes, riddles, stories, and snacks you’ve come to expect. Listen in to this very professional press conference with the guys to learn more.Oh, and there might be video of the press conference later this morning at https://withywindle.substack.com This is a public episode. If yo…
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🦖 Join Pedro in The Dino Whisperer Adventure! 🌟 In tonight’s thrilling tale, Pedro’s visit to the Dinosaur Museum takes an unexpected twist when the skeleton of a T-Rex mysteriously comes to life! With bravery and quick thinking, Pedro embarks on an exciting mission to help the dinosaurs. Perfect for little dino lovers and brave adventurers who are…
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Join the Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP) as we recap our experience around Miracle by Karen S. Chow. In this episode, we discuss... Everyone needs an editor -- and multiple kinds! SO to the copy editor who led Chow to her eventual decision to have the characters play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild throughou…
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This week we review a recent large scale study on catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) in children which is based on two large international registries. How do outcomes differ between those symptomatic CPVT patients treated with or without an ICD? Who amongst symptomatic CPVT pediatric patients likely warrant an ICD? What so…
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In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast, Johnny and Kyle interview Annie Bane, PhD regarding her research into people with Parkinson’s Disease and the use of Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise as a maintenance strategy. Dr. Bane is a wealth of knowledge on how treatment strategies and the disease progression of PD affect the c…
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In this episode of the ORS podcast Johnny and Kyle discuss all things PT and career trajectory as well as managing knee cartilage repairs with Snay Patel, PT. Snay is a PT at HSS and has an extensive background in the rehab of people following knee cartilage procedures. Let us know what you think of the pod an who we should have on next!…
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Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and set to step down from that position next month. Over nearly two decades, he has become one of the most consequential and powerful senators in history. Geoff Bennett sat down with Michael Tackett, author of "The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed Americ…
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(00:00) Intro, forgetful minds (01:50) Simu Liu and Boba Tea Cultural Appropriation (correction; Helen should’ve said Boba not bubble, apologies!) (09:01) Jodie Pocult 'By Any Of Her Name', Liane Moriarty 'Here One Moment' Joan Didion 'Blue Nights' (14:40) Han Kang 2024 Nobel Literature Prize winner (20:00) Lonely Planet (30:45) Shogun Asian Bitche…
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💎 Join Ava & Sonic in The Moon Crystal Quest! 🚀✨ In tonight’s fast-paced adventure, Ava teams up with Sonic the Hedgehog and her trusty robot, Tinny, on a thrilling space mission to find rare moon crystals hidden deep within the moon’s caves! Together, they race against time and face exciting challenges in a journey full of speed and surprises. Per…
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EVERY OTHER KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. This one is fine, but please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks! Heather O’Neill returns to discuss her latest novel, The Capital of Dreams, a fairy tale about a young girl fleeing a genocidal invasion in a fictional European …
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Join Laura as she dives into the digital world of Roblox, where her gaming skills are put to the ultimate test! 🤖 Teaming up with her new friend, Pixel, they embark on a thrilling quest to thwart the evil plans of Glitch, a villain set on destroying Roblox World. Packed with action, friendship, and the excitement of virtual adventures, this tale is…
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On this episode of TGE’s Current Read (and a special bonus episode of The Great Equalizer), two of the fiercest women in the publishing and parenting space – Vanessa Raphaely and Karin Schimke – join your hosts, Sam and Charlene, to talk about their book: We Were Perfect Parents Until We Had Children. Through combined effort, Vanessa and Karin gath…
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Who doesn't love a conspiracy theory...or two?! Join Charity as she interviews Devin Rose, discussing Chasing the Seeds, the Fiefdom Chronicles, Book 1. Explore how Bitcoiners, anarcho-capitalists, preppers, libertarians, the Virgin Mary and the FBI can all be crucial plot elements in a single adventure! Discover in Chasing the Seeds a YA book that…
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Parental discretion is advised in this replay episode as we discuss gender identity. We want our kids to be a peaceful presence, proclaiming the gospel with their lives despite growing up in this divided age. They need to be confident enough in their own hearts, and settled in their convictions. J. J. Seid sits down with Carole Joy Seid to talk abo…
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Send us a text Imagine waking up to find your beloved library gone, washed away by the relentless floodwaters of Hurricane Helene. That's the reality for many schools in Western North Carolina, and it's what drives our conversation with the compassionate author Carolyn Fraiser. Her heartfelt initiative to restock these lost books for K-12 classroom…
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From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective on the issues that mattered most. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Richard Esposito, author of "J…
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Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But Detroit is also known for its creativity. One couple is using the arts to transform an entire neighborhood, emphasizing possibility. Special correspondent Megan Thompson visited "Little Village" to see its big plans. It's part o…
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Step into the eerie magic of the old forest with Pedro, as he teams up with Shadow the black cat and Luna the wise owl on a spine-tingling Halloween adventure! Together, they must solve a haunting mystery to save the magical woods from an unknown danger. Filled with spooky thrills, enchanted creatures, and heart-pounding excitement, this tale is pe…
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EVERY OTHER KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks! Grasshopper from Mercury Rev is here to discuss their new album, Born Horses, his time in Buffalo, NY, its vibrant live music scene, and shopping for music-related…
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🦉 Team up with Sophia & Prince Charming in The Enchanted Quest! ✨ Tonight, Sophia sets off on a daring adventure with Prince Charming to save Cinderella’s friends from a terrible fate! The evil witch Morgana has cast a spell to turn them into stone, and only Sophia’s courage and magic can stop her. With bravery, heart, and a little enchantment, thi…
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In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana dive into Spy School by Stuart Gibbs, a thrilling adventure following 12-year-old Ben Ripley, an ordinary kid unexpectedly recruited into a secret CIA academy. Believing he’s accepted for his math skills, Ben soon learns the truth—he’s merely bait in a mission to uncover a dangerous mole within the school.…
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A recent article in The Atlantic caught my attention. “The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books” by Rose Horowitch shares stories from professors at elite schools who have found that over the last 20 years (the time period in which kids got smartphones . . . hmmm . . .) students’ attention spans have eroded to the point that many of them can…
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Send us a text Time for the most dead risingest entry in Monster Month 2: The Dead Are Rising, with the now 20 year old comedy classic, Shaun of the Dead, a deconstruction/parody of zombie films in general, and therefore borrows a lot from Night of the Living Dead. If you're here, you already know how hilarious this movie is...but have you ever con…
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While doing another Chris Van Allsburg picture book may seem like a relative no-brainer around the Halloween season, maybe there's a reason we hadn't done this particular title before. Unlike The Stranger, The Widow's Broom (which Betsy mistakenly calls "The Witch's Broom" on the podcast), or even The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, this particular ti…
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