Beste Suzanne Collins podcasts (2024)

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame MEGA EPISODE. Recap & Press Conference Interviews: Cher, Kool & The Gang, Peter Frampton, Chuck D, Dionne Warwick, Tom Morello, Jennifer Hudson, Keith Urban, Roger Daltrey ... 1:01:23

17h ago1:01:23

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Get ready to rock! This is a MEGA episode jam-packed with fascinating stories, quotes, and conversations from the biggest names in music, straight from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and press conferences. We were backstage, bringing you exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access to this legendary event. Hear from icons like…

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"Greyhound to Ithaca" by Maureen Ryan Griffin 7:57

3d ago7:57

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– I had a layover in Elmira, New York—six hours long. Warblers, whistlers, and trillers sang. Joe and Maybe Dave knew when not to talk, too, when beauty itself was the conversation. Maureen Ryan Griffin has loved words and stories since her “Cat in the Hat” days and leads writing workshops and retreats (www.WordPlayNow.com). She’s published in nume…

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"Mountain Panic" by Suzanne Adams 8:15

6d ago8:15

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– I began to pass little crosses made of sticks and string. It was fully dark outside now, a blackness unrelieved by any shaft of human-created light. Suzanne Adams has been an actor, director, teacher, and archenemy of Mountain Pine Beetles in the Rockies. She didn’t take writing semi-seriously until moving to Charlotte, in this “writingest state.…

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Singer, Songwriter, Composer: Nakia 29:44

6d ago29:44

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Nakia, is an influential queer artist in the Austin music scene and beyond, has been capturing the hearts with his commanding and soulful voice worldwide for over 20 years. He has shared stages with legendary performers such as Alejandro Escovedo, Sharon Jones, Willie Nelson, B.B.King, and The Muppets. Nakia is deeply respected for his contribution…

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Author Interview: Sarah Henning (The Lies We Conjure) 51:58

8d ago51:58

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Today I am chatting with award winning author, and fellow Princess Bride lover, Sarah Henning! Sarah is no stranger to YA Book Chat, as she has been here previously to discuss her Kingdoms of Sand and Sky series (The Princess Will Save You, The Queen Will Betray You, The King Will Kill You), and I have previously reviewed her book Sea Witch. Take a…

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"Outgunned" by Jamie Cheshire 8:11

10d ago8:11

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– We had our audience! Fierce when necessary, and sometimes maybe just a little bit witchy Fascinated with every big and little thing, Jamie Cheshire has long been an avid student of design and structure. Having worked together with giants, he has had the extreme good fortune to practice his craft for most of the last four decades and has seen his …

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Alt-Rock Band: Brother Elsey (Brady Stablein) 26:40

11d ago26:40

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We welcome Brady Stablein of rising Alt-Rock Band Brother Elsey to the show. After a series of EPs, along with intensive self-booked tours, Brother Elsey’s momentum has led to dates with acts like The Head and the Heart, Allen Stone, The Wallflowers, The War and Treaty and SUSTO. Their hard-earned grassroots growth has helped cultivate a loyal foll…

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"Time To Live or Die" by Edward von Koenigseck 8:02

13d ago8:02

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– “Quick! Let's get the oars!”. Traveling fast, the tanker’s bow tossed large white-capped waves. Edward von Koenigseck, relocated from Florida, resides in Ticonderoga NY. Having a 40-year career in Technical Publications, he also published two books (Technical Writing for Private Industry and Island Park, a Memoir, and four short stories. He creat…

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Highlands Food & Wine 2024 Preview With Casey Reid 19:15

15d ago19:15

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Get ready for a taste of the high life! Join us as we preview the 2024 Highlands Food & Wine Festival (Nov 7-10) with special guest Casey Reid of Eleven Events. This isn't your average food festival – nestled in breathtaking Highlands, NC Highlands Food & Wine offers a unique Celebration" with four days of world-class music, culinary delights, and …

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"No Turning Back" by Bruce Spang 7:30

17d ago7:30

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– What was I doing here? I’d been a fool to come. Too much of the past haunted the rooms. Bruce Spang, former Poet Laureate of Portland, Maine, is the author of two novels, The Deception of the Thrush and Those Close Beside Me. His most recent collection of poems, All You’ll Derive: A Caregiver’s Journey, was just published. He is the poetry and fi…

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The Fellowship of the Ring - J.R.R. Tolkien 18:34

9d ago18:34

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The episode, an excerpt from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring, explores several key themes: the origins of the story and its main theme, the development of the Shire, and the consequences of Bilbo Baggins's discovery of the One Ring. The text also introduces the reader to the complexities of the Ring's history and the characters involved…

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 13:35

17d ago13:35

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The episode provides a detailed look at an excerpt from the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," which is a continuation of the popular Harry Potter series. It focuses on the journey of Harry Potter's son, Albus, and his best friend, Scorpius Malfoy, as they attempt to manipulate time using a Time-Turner, ultimately leading to unintended conse…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 13:38

10d ago13:38

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The episode are from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, detailing key events in the final battle between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort. The story follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they search for and destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes, while simultaneously facing the growing threat of Death Eaters and the Ministry of Magic's persec…

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 10:27

10d ago10:27

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These episodes from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" explore the various interactions between Harry Potter and several individuals. The first set of excerpts focuses on the Prime Minister's initial encounter with the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, and how the Prime Minister gradually becomes concerned about the Ministry'…

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 10:07

10d ago10:07

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This episode is an excerpt from the first few chapters of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." It shows how Harry Potter is thrust back into the wizarding world after Voldemort's return. Harry is dealing with the trauma of the previous year, including Voldemort's return and the death of Sirius Black. He is forced to confront the Ministry's …

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 7:21

18d ago7:21

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The episode provides an excerpt from the fourth book of the "Harry Potter" series, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," by J.K. Rowling. It begins with a prologue, detailing the events leading up to the murder of the Riddle family fifty years prior to the main story, during which a character named Frank Bryce encounters the villainous Lord Voldem…

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 5:25

10d ago5:25

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The provided episode is an excerpt from the book "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," which describes Harry's summer before his third year at Hogwarts. Harry is forced to spend his summer with his Muggle relatives, the Dursleys, who are unaware of his magical heritage and try to suppress his powers. Harry is isolated from his wizarding frien…

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 10:38

18d ago10:38

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This is an excerpt from the 2nd book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The excerpt details Harry’s return from Hogwarts to his home with the Dursleys. He is unhappy because he misses his friends and Hogwarts, especially Quidditch. The excerpt highlights the Dursleys' disdain for magic and their attempt to keep Har…

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 11:42

18d ago11:42

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The episode is an excerpt from the first book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone". It depicts the events leading up to Harry's eleventh birthday when he learns he is a wizard and receives his acceptance letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The excerpt focuses on the prejudice Harry faces from the Dur…

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Fire Country Season 3 Preview With Singer Songwriters: Matt Koziol and Nick Howard 17:28

18d ago17:28

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Ahead of the Season 3 premiere of CBS' hit drama Fire Country, we sit down with Friend of the show and mega-talented Singer-Songwriters Matt Koziol as well as Nick Howard to chat about their involvement with the show, navigating the waters of the music industry, hearing your songs on TV the concept of Love and more. __________ This episode is broug…

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The Art of Seduction 15:32

18d ago15:32

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The sources are excerpts from Robert Greene's "The Art of Seduction," a book that explores the principles and techniques of seduction in a variety of contexts. The excerpts examine different types of seducers, ranging from the charismatic to the natural, and delve into specific strategies they use, such as creating an aura of mystery, playing the v…

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The Art of War Sun Tzu 14:25

19d ago14:25

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The episode presents an English translation of "The Art of War," a classic Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu and written in the late sixth century BC. The book covers various aspects of warfare, including strategy, tactics, and leadership. Sun Tzu emphasizes the importance of deception, planning, and understanding both the enemy and o…

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame 8:54

19d ago8:54

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The episode comes from Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, focusing on the 15th-century city of Paris. The novel follows the love story of Quasimodo, the bellringer of Notre Dame, and Esmeralda, a beautiful gypsy dancer. It explores the themes of social injustice, prejudice, and the power of love against the backdrop of a vivid and det…

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Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist: Jeremy Short 24:29

18d ago24:29

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With an orange mustache, golden voice, and cherry red Gibson ES-335, Appalachian Space Funk artist Jeremy Short has quickly risen to the top shelf of must-hear players on the scene. Having garnered significant recognition for his masterful, yet seemingly effortless guitar playing “Kentucky’s Jeremy Short is one of the top 30 blues guitar players in…

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"The Bottle Rocket War" by Richard L. Davis 7:50

20d ago7:50

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The Bottle Rocket War by Richard L. Davis, Elk Grove, CA – firecrackers on a stick, launched from tequila bottles! We had no Francis Scott Key to record our glory and legacy. Richard (“Rick”) Davis is a retired Air Force colonel with an extensive professional writing history, including some non-fiction material published over the past 40 years. To …

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Singer-Songwriter: Alice Wallace 30:58

21d ago30:58

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Four years ago, Alice Wallace moved to Nashville after more than a decade in southern California, and 'Here I Am' is the first of her albums to be recorded in true Music City style, backed by a lineup of world-class musicians and recorded in two whirlwind days with no rehearsal. Produced by Nick Buda (Taylor Swift, Martina McBride, Dolly Parton), t…

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Author Interview: Nancy McCabe (Vaulting Through Time) 46:48

22d ago46:48

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Today I am chatting with author Nancy McCabe about her debut YA novel, Vaulting Through Time, a story that follows a teen gymnast as she travels through time to learn about her family and discover who she is. Take a listen as Nancy and I chat about her writing style, what it's like being a gymnastics mom, the rules of time travel (we need Marty McF…

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Who Wrote The Bible? 8:42

23d ago8:42

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The provided text discusses the complexities surrounding the authorship of the Bible. While traditional belief attributes most of the Old Testament to Moses and the New Testament to Paul the Apostle, historical evidence suggests a more intricate reality. Scholars have identified multiple authors for the Old Testament based on internal clues and sty…

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"When Things Got Crazy (Dingue)" by David Collins 7:15

24d ago7:15

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– Not what we expected Hell-bound for a summer of adventure in France, we didn’t care. David Collins holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and taught English/Creative Writing for forty years. His work has appeared in numerous journals, reviews, magazines, and newspapers. His first full-length book, Accidental Activists: …

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Singer-Songwriter: Carter Vail 17:38

26d ago17:38

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Carter Vail is the kind of guy who can look on the bright side no matter what. Listen to the infectious pop-rock he’s been making since 2018 or watch his hilarious videos on TikTok or Instagram, and you’ll find a relentless optimist who crafts inviting tunes with humor and heart. Though the Los Angeles songwriter’s sophomore LP 100 Cowboys boasts t…

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Singer-Songwriter: Maya de Vitry 36:36

26d ago36:36

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Maya de Vitry’s vibrant voice seems to rise out of some necessity of bringing songs to life, embracing listeners with a soulful intimacy. She grew up in a musical family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, understanding music to be a place of gathering, a way to spend a summer night around a campfire. Maya first traveled and performed as a fiddling …

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"A Fool in Love" by Terri Kirby Erickson

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– Is love worth the pain? My belief in immortality for the people I adored did not pan out. Terri Kirby Erickson of Pfafftown, NC, is the author of seven poetry collections, including her latest book, Night Talks: New & Selected Poems (Press 53), a Finalist for the International Book Award for Poetry. Her work has appeared in “American Life in Poet…

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"Introduction" to Foolhardy, Season 10 -"6-minute Stories" podcast 8:15

1M ago8:15

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Forty-five writers share their personal stories of courage and daring, rashness and folly, incited by intention, imprudence, or circumstances. These are tales provoked by reasoned confidence or aggravated by recklessness, some pivoting on inattention to what could go wrong. We choose what to do next, how to live, based on what we think we know and …

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Author Interview: Rachel A. Greco (The Hope of Dragons) 38:29

1M ago38:29

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Today I am chatting with young adult author Rachel A. Greco! Rachel is no stranger to the podcast, as she has been on previously to discuss her first book, The Gift of Dragons. Today we are chatting about its sequel, The Hope of Dragons. Take a listen as Rachel and I chat all about her writing process, the complicated characters and their character…

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Singer-Songwriter: NERIAH 18:07

1M ago18:07

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NERIAH puts everything - the good, the bad, and the ugly, honest truth into her music. From happiness and love, to hardships and heartbreak, NERIAH’s music takes you on the rollercoaster of emotions that everyone goes through, with each song letting her audience know they’re not alone on this unpredictable and beautiful adventure of life. NERIAH cu…

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Singer-Songwriter: Ferry Townes 15:22

1M ago15:22

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Hailing from the largely unsung streets of Staten Island, Ferry Townes emerges as a poignant voice in the indie music scene, channeling the raw, unfiltered emotions of its frontwoman, songwriter, Julia Gargano. The name Ferry Townes is an homage to The Staten Island Ferry, a symbol of Julia’s upbringing commuting to Manhattan for school, family day…

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Songwriter/Producer: Jason DeZuzio 26:25

1M ago26:25

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Los Angeles based Producer/Songwriter JAYSON DEZUZIO is at the forefront of the music industry. “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons is only the start in a career defined by pushing sonic and songwriting barriers. Branching into film and TV, developing artists and working with the top in the industry, Jayson has an ear for hooks, hits and does it all with …

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Alt-Pop Band: lovelytheband - Mitchy Collins 19:22

2M ago19:22

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On the heels of lovelytheband's new album, their excellent, uplifting and highly danceable new self titled album hear from the project's creative mastermind about key moments in his current musical journey. How the Los Angeles music scene compares to Nashville, getting into a peak state whenever he takes the stage, why Music videos are still import…

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The Saxon Stories 6:19

2M ago6:19

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The Saxon Stories, also referred to as Saxon Tales or Saxon Chronicles in the United States, and known as The Warrior Chronicles, and more recently as The Last Kingdom series, is a historical fiction series authored by Bernard Cornwell. It explores the formation of England during the ninth and tenth centuries and comprises a total of 13 novels. The…

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A Discovery of Witches 6:19

2M ago6:19

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A Discovery of Witches, published in 2011, is a historical-fantasy novel and the inaugural work of American author Deborah Harkness. The narrative centers on Diana Bishop, a professor of the history of science at Yale University, who comes to terms with her magical heritage after discovering a long-lost manuscript. This revelation leads her into a …

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All Roads Lead to Rome 1:13:39

2M ago1:13:39

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Today I'm chatting about a wonderful new YA Rom Com, All Roads Lead to Rome by Sabrina Fedel. Take a listen as my friend Dani and I chat all about the romance, hot Scottish guys, old Hollywood movies, trips to Italy, tropes we love like "he falls first," "normal girl falls for royalty," "European romance," "fake dating," and so much more! The first…

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Singer-Songwriter: Emily Shackelton 27:39

2M ago27:39

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We are thrilled to welcome one of Nashville's most admired and decorated Songwriters, Emily Shackelton to the show. Originally from Biwabik, Minnesota, Emily studied at Berklee College of Music, where she won the coveted BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition, before moving to Nashville to pursue songwriting. Her catalog includes cuts by Carly Pie…

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Singer-Songwriter: Charlie Overbey 26:21

2M ago26:21

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The Los Angeles-born and bred and now New Mexico-based Singer-Songwriter Charlie Overbey, who Lemmy labeled the “Punk Rock Spy In The House Of Honky Tonk" and Rolling Stone hailed as an “LA Cult Figure” joins Jamie on the show. His new album, 'In Good Company (Out NOW)' is an all-star-filled career retrospective which includes Nils Lofgren, Marcus …

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Singer-Songwriter: Melanie MacLaren 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Melanie MacLaren's lyrics have been described as “haunting yet humorous” and possessing a “sentimental cynicism” that “oozes with Gen-Z relatability.” This duality shines through in all aspects of her music— she’s a classic finger-style guitar that grew up playing classical, but uses ambient beds and distorted trad instruments to punctuate her comp…

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The Dangerous Ones 1:15:34

2M ago1:15:34

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Today I am chatting about The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood. Joining me to chat about this wonderful YA Historical Fantasy, is first time guest Rebecca Ahola. You'll want to take a listen to this episode because I have finally found a YA book with vampires in it that I LOVE! Vampires set in the Civil War...and it's sooooo good! Take a listen a…

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Elevation Beaver Creek 2024 Preview with Founder: Bobbii Jacobs 23:18

2M ago23:18

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As a founder and Entrepreneur, Bobbii Jacobs, President of FF Entertainment has revolutionized the live music industry with Live on The Vineyard and now Elevation Beaver Creek. On this episode we talk about the unique Journey of Bobbii, from her youth and business background to the genesis of what have become music industry staple events. Elevation…

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Singer-Songwriter: Afton Wolfe 28:55

2M ago28:55

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A Nashville power player, and a true Troubadour of the magic happening in 'Music City' we welcome Singer-Songwriter Afton Wolfe to the show. Afton Wolfe has worn the hats of many humans from philosopher to lawyer, neuroscientist to bartender, from Washington to Tennessee, but his roots are in those of the rock, blues, and soul music of Mississippi.…

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Indie-Pop Band: Sheppard 28:48

3M ago28:48

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Australian Hit-Making Trio and Friends of the show Sheppard (Amy Sheppard, George Sheppard and Emma Sheppard) discuss the Genesis of their breathtaking latest album 'Zora' and how it was influenced by their unique Grandmother and her values. We also talk about Emma and Amy's early days, growing up knowing that living in a state of Gratitude and Joy…

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Singer-Songwriter: Kiely Connell 33:27

3M ago33:27

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Some Artists, you love them almost instantly, and that was the deal for me with Kiely Connell, who I was fortunate to be tipped off to early on, through some mutual friends in Nashville. In her breathtaking Sophomore album 'My Own Enemy' , Kiely sings candidly and full of wisdom about the darker side of the human condition, reflecting on themes of …

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Owner/Propietor: JesseLee Jones (Robert's Western World) 31:28

3M ago31:28

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Internationally acclaimed Nashville honky tonk Robert's Western World will celebrate its 25th Anniversary under the proprietorship of JesseLee Jones on August 5th, 2024. To celebrate, we welcome JesseLee himself to share with us the mega party expected to take over Nashville, and to share with us his one-of-a kind story that shines the American Dre…

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