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How TikTok Is Changing Stage Design
How TikTok Is Changing Stage Design
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Hannah Diamond Has Cracked the Code of Using AI for Music
Hannah Diamond Has Cracked the Code of Using AI for Music
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The 25 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
The 25 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now
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Voice Actors Are Bracing to Compete With Talking AI
Voice Actors Are Bracing to Compete With Talking AI
- 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 6:00am -
Researchers Tested AI Watermarks—and Broke All of Them
Researchers Tested AI Watermarks—and Broke All of Them
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Patrick Stewart Boldly Explores His Own Final Frontier
Patrick Stewart Boldly Explores His Own Final Frontier
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Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 (2023): Features, Specs, Release Date
Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 (2023): Features, Specs, Release Date
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14 Top New Android 14 Features (2023): How to Install, Features, Release Date
14 Top New Android 14 Features (2023): How to Install, Features, Release Date
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The New AI Photo Tricks on the Pixel 8 Are Blowing My Mind
The New AI Photo Tricks on the Pixel 8 Are Blowing My Mind
- 7 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 9:30am -
18 Best Early Prime Day Deals (October 2023)
18 Best Early Prime Day Deals (October 2023)
- 10 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 6:00am -
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE, Buds FE (2023): Features, Specs, Price
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE, Buds FE (2023): Features, Specs, Price
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SteelSeries Alias Pro Review: A Newbie-Friendly XLR Microphone and Interface
SteelSeries Alias Pro Review: A Newbie-Friendly XLR Microphone and Interface
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Geeks of Doom

  • Book Review: Lore & Legends: A Visual Celebration of the Fifth Edition of the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game
    Dungeons & Dragons: Lore & Legends: A Visual Celebration of the Fifth Edition of the World's Greatest Roleplaying GameHardcover | KindleBy Michael Witwer, Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, Sam WitwerForeword by Tom MorelloPublisher: Ten Speed Pr…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 9:54am -
  • Book Review: What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman
    What Kind of MotherHardcover | Kindle | AudiobookBy Clay McLeod ChapmanPublisher: Quirk BooksRelease Date: September 12, 2023My grandma always says, "Where there’s a thought, there’s an image; where there’s an image, there’s a…
    - 15 days ago 19 Sep 23, 10:17am -
  • Fall 2023 Book Recommendations
    Fall is almost upon us! This is my favorite season of the year in general, but also my favorite time for reading. There's always a plethora of titles being released for the season, many of which are perfect for Halloween and even the Christmas Ho…
    - 16 days ago 18 Sep 23, 3:16pm -
  • Book Review: The September House by Carissa Orlando
    The September HouseHardcover | Kindle | AudiobookBy Carissa OrlandoPublisher: BerkleyRelease Date: September 5, 2023Bleeding walls, nightly screams, and mutilated apparitions are what Margaret and Hal are up against in their new home…
    - 19 days ago 15 Sep 23, 12:19pm -
  • Book Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Bigby Presents: Glory Of The Giants
    Dungeons & Dragons: Bigby Presents: Glory Of The GiantsHardcoverD&D AccessoryWizards Of The CoastRelease Date: August 15, 2023Good day and well met, friends! I hope today finds you well and I am absolutely excited to present this newe…
    - 28 days ago 6 Sep 23, 9:48pm -
  • Book Review: Dragons of Fate: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 2
    Dragons of FateDragonlance Destinies Volume 2Hardcover | Kindle | AudiobookBy Margaret Weis and Tracy HickmanPublisher: Random House WorldsRelease Date: August 1, 2023It has been almost four decades since I was fourteen and I read t…
    - 37 days ago 28 Aug 23, 8:57pm -
  • Summer Reading List: Summer 2023 Book Recommendations
    Summertime is here! And with it brings lots of great reads to enjoy during the warmer weather.Below are some this year's releases that I personally am looking forward to reading over the Summer. After the main list of newer releases, I’ve i…
    - 97 days ago 29 Jun 23, 11:45am -
  • 2022 Stoker Awards: Kolchak: The Night Stalker 50th Anniversary Wins Best Graphic Novel
    [2022 Stoker Award-winner Kolchak: The Night Stalker 50th Anniversary. Cover by Colton Worley. Image courtesy of James Aquilone.]Kolchak: The Night Stalker 50th Anniversary won the 2022 Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel…
    - 19 Jun 23, 11:17pm -
  • Book Review: How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
    How to Sell a Haunted HouseHardcover | Kindle Edition | AudiobookBy Grady HendrixPublisher: BerkleyRelease Date: January 17, 2023If this book had a title like Coming Home Again, I'd probably be starting this review by saying something…
    - 23 Jan 23, 6:35pm -
  • Seandps’s Top 10 Movies of 2022
    Well folks, we did it. One more year has passed and things continue to move towards getting back to normal. Although the meaning of normal is still up for debate. For me, normal is a year full of movies that I got to enjoy in the theaters, and mo…
    - 17 Jan 23, 1:00pm -
  • Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Music
    Jim Morrison once waxed on wax about how “the future is uncertain and the end is always near.” Well if that’s the true-be-all-end-all-whatsit statement folks, then it’s a good thing that music is always near to help with the confusion. No…
    - 26 Nov 22, 8:40pm -
  • Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Dungeons & Dragons
    Welcome, readers! Once again, I am honored to be able to show off a few of the amazing Dungeons & Dragons releases that were made available this year. I know I may have omitted a few items, but these are the big ones that I think would make for a…
    - 26 Nov 22, 5:09pm -
  • Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Books, eBooks, and AudioBooks
    Another holiday season is almost upon, which means another great reason to buy and gift all things books! And there are some truly beautiful offerings from the publishing world this year, such some new illustrated editions of J.R.R. Tolkien works…
    - 17 Nov 22, 12:00pm -
  • Book Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Dragons & Treasures (Young Adventurer’s Guides)
    Dungeons & Dragons: Dragons & TreasuresDungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's GuidesHardcover | KindleD&D AccessoryWizards Of The CoastRelease Date: November 1, 2022Well met, readers. I hope Halloween treated you all well and you are…
    - 15 Nov 22, 8:28pm -
  • Halloween Reading List: Spooky Book Recommendations For Fall 2022
    The spooky season is upon us, with Halloween coming up soon! Below are some appropriate books for the season, ranging from kid-friendly to super creepy to absolutely terrifying, including new releases from Stephen King and Clay McLeod Chapman and…
    - 24 Oct 22, 7:21pm -
  • Book Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Spelljammer: Adventures In Space
    Dungeons & Dragons: Spelljammer: Adventures In SpaceHardcoverD&D AccessoryWizards Of The CoastRelease Date: August 16, 2022I must admit, I never expected to ever see a Spelljammer expansion ever again. I believe it was a holiday gift…
    - 1 Sep 22, 12:33pm -
  • 408: Que Será, Será – Violent Delights: A Westworld Podcast
    Violent Delights is an aftershow podcast where hosts Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne DeFreitas, and Tosin Onafowokan discuss HBO’s Westworld, and the larger questions this ambitious show hopes to tackle.On this week's podcast, Andrew, Tosin, and Dwa…
    - 15 Aug 22, 10:01am -
  • 407: Metanoia – Violent Delights: A Westworld Podcast
    Violent Delights is an aftershow podcast where hosts Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne DeFreitas, and Tosin Onafowokan discuss HBO’s Westworld, and the larger questions this ambitious show hopes to tackle.On this week’s podcast, Andrew, Tosin, and D…
    - 8 Aug 22, 10:22am -
  • Book Review: Dragons of Deceit: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 1
    Dragons of Deceit: Dragonlance Destinies: Volume 1Dragonlance DestiniesHardcover | Kindle | AudiobookBy Margaret Weis and Tracy HickmanPublisher: Random House Worlds Release Date: August 2, 2022Nostalgia is a fickle thing. I have fo…
    - 4 Aug 22, 3:09pm -
  • 406: Fidelity – Violent Delights: A Westworld Podcast
    Violent Delights is an aftershow podcast where hosts Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne DeFreitas, and Tosin Onafowokan discuss HBO’s Westworld, and the larger questions this ambitious show hopes to tackle.On this week’s podcast, Andrew, Tosin, and D…
    - 1 Aug 22, 6:20pm -
  • 405: Zhuangzi – Violent Delights: A Westworld Podcast
    Violent Delights is an aftershow podcast where hosts Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne DeFreitas, and Tosin Onafowokan discuss HBO’s Westworld, and the larger questions this ambitious show hopes to tackle.On this week’s podcast, Andrew, Tosin, and D…
    - 25 Jul 22, 12:27pm -
  • 404: Generation Loss – Violent Delights: A Westworld Podcast
    Violent Delights is an aftershow podcast where hosts Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne DeFreitas, and Tosin Onafowokan discuss HBO’s Westworld, and the larger questions this ambitious show hopes to tackle.On this week’s podcast, Andrew, Tosin, and D…
    - 18 Jul 22, 9:08am -
  • 403: Annees Folles – Violent Delights: A Westworld Podcast
    Violent Delights is a recap podcast where hosts Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne DeFreitas, and Tosin Onafowokan discuss HBO’s Westworld, and the larger questions this ambitious show hopes to tackle.On this week’s podcast, Andrew, Tosin, and Dwayne…
    - 11 Jul 22, 12:29pm -
  • 402: Well Enough Alone – Violent Delights: A Westworld Podcast
    Violent Delights is a recap podcast where hosts Andrew Sorcini, Dwayne DeFreitas, and Tosin Onafowokan discuss HBO’s Westworld, and the larger questions this ambitious show hopes to tackle.On this week’s podcast, Andrew and Tosin deconstr…
    - 4 Jul 22, 5:03pm -
  • Summer Reading List: Summer 2022 Book Recommendations
    Summertime brings lots of fun activities, one of which is reading! The warm weather and later daylight hours give us the opportunity to sit and read on the beach, by a lake, in your local park, at a resort, your own backyard, and many more places…
    - 30 Jun 22, 4:38pm -

Neatorama

  • newSlovenia Makes Efficient Beekeeping into Works of Art
    The culture of beekeeping in Slovenia is serious business, and neighborhood beekeepers have developed systems for making honey production easier, more efficient, and even beautiful. Most use a type of beehive known as the AŽ hive. This involves a pa…
    - 8 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 7:49am -
  • newA World Record for Walking Across a Greased Pole
    A new world record has been broken for the fastest time a person has traversed a greased pole. The record is now 3.04 seconds, set by Antonino Papa of Italy. Papa is a second-time record holder, since he bested everyone else in 2014 as well. Now, I'm…
    - 8 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 7:42am -
  • newWhere Do All Your Plastics Go?
    It would probably be much easier to believe that once you throw your plastic waste into the bin, they will all go to the same place where they get recycled and put back to good use at some point of their useful lives. Waste management systems in the…
    - 14 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 2:07am -
  • newThe Impossible Existence of Planet 8 Ursae Minoris b
    NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has discovered a planet that, by all stretch of the imagination, shouldn't be there. It's called 8 Ursae Minoris b, and it's orbiting a red giant star which, scientists say, should have engulfed the planet…
    - 14 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 1:43am -
  • newSteer Clear of These Jack-o-Lantern Mushrooms!
    Police officers from Palos Park have reported sightings of clusters of these so-called "jack-o'-lantern mushrooms" (Omphalotus olearius) growing in the forest preserves in Palos. They have bioluminescent properties which make them glow in the dark at…
    - 15 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 1:21am -
  • newThis Book Club Took 28 Years to Read <i>Finnegan's Wake</i>, Here's Why
    The idea of a book club is simple enough: on a regular interval, the group decides to read a particular book, and when they convene, they talk about it. However, one particular book club has been talking about the same book for over 28 years, and the…
    - 15 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 12:58am -
  • new10 Insanely Challenging Novels You Have to Read
    I remember distinctly when I was in freshman year of high school that the very first assigned reading we had for English class was Mark Twain's The Prince and The Pauper. It took me three days to finish reading the 300-page story. At that time, it wa…
    - 17 hours ago 3 Oct 23, 11:29pm -
  • newWhy the US Became Obsessed with Christopher Columbus
    An awful lot of us were introduced to the concept of American history in the lower grades, when we learned of the hero named Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America. This was when our history began, regardless of the millions of people who alr…
    - 21 hours ago 3 Oct 23, 7:09pm -
  • newThe International Pet Photographer of the Year Winners
    Those are some gorgeous photographs, and better yet, they have dogs and cats in them! There were so many entrants in this year's International Pet Photographer of the Year competition that they decided to show us the top 100 of them in a video. The t…
    - 21 hours ago 3 Oct 23, 7:07pm -
  • Medieval Mummy-Eating Came from a Language Mistake
    Ancient Egyptians preserved human corpses with a convoluted process that involved a variety of natural substances, including aromatic resins, beeswax, oils, and bitumen. When Europeans discovered this in the Middle Ages, it set off a fascination for…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 2:41pm -
  • Mountain Bikers Meet King Charles Hiking Alone in Scotland
    The Balmoral Castle and Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland is open to the public and popular with bicyclists and hikers. A couple of weeks ago, YouTuber Andrew McAvoy and his friends were riding over the rocky trails. They saw armed guards around the…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 8:50am -
  • Meet These Two Women Setting Records in Skydiving
    These two women are literally living life to its fullest. The first is a woman from Chicago, Dorothy Hoffner, who, at 104, has become the world's oldest skydiver. This actually marks the second time she went skydiving. The first was when she was at 1…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 8:27am -
  • This Lesser-Known Tidbit About King Charles Might Surprise You
    I would like to think that the British monarchy, despite their lives being constantly observed and scrutinized by the public eye, still kept secrets about themselves or their family that nobody would know. And apparently there was one such fact about…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 8:09am -
  • What Placebos Actually Are, What They Do, and The Science Behind Them
    When we think of placebos, normally we would imagine a drug that generally doesn't do anything that would directly target the symptoms of an illness. And the placebo effect is the result of believing that the said drug will do what it was intended to…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 7:54am -
  • First Ever Ice Cream Made with Recycled Plastic
    Concerned with how plastics are generally recycled, Eleonora Ortolani attempted a rather strange project. She thought of making ice cream flavoring by using recycled plastic. Inspired by the idea that some worms were able to consume and digest plasti…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 7:01am -

GeekDad

  • newSolve the Mysteries of Ryme City in ‘Detective Pikachu Returns’
    Perhaps the real Detective Pikachu was the friends we made along the way. Click through to read all of "Solve the Mysteries of Ryme City in ‘Detective Pikachu Returns’" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon…
    - 7 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 9:00am -
  • newReaping the Rewards: ‘Fit to Print’ Is Hot Off the Press!
    You've got a deadline to meet—get the best articles and photos and lay them out, but don't forget the ads or your paper may go under!Click through to read all of "Reaping the Rewards: ‘Fit to Print’ Is Hot Off the Press!" at GeekDad.If you val…
    - 9 hours ago 4 Oct 23, 7:00am -
  • Review – Blue Beetle #2: Wrath of the Red Beetle
    Ted Kord is on death's door, and a new enemy is on the prowl. Click through to read all of "Review – Blue Beetle #2: Wrath of the Red Beetle" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or use this link to shop at A…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:18am -
  • Review – Batman #138: The Ultimate Betrayal
    Batman has crossed a line—and his own sons may be ready to take him down. Click through to read all of "Review – Batman #138: The Ultimate Betrayal" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or use this link to…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:16am -
  • Review – Shazam! #4: Temptation of the Gods
    Billy Batson's journey to the moon gets a new wrinkle with the arrival of Queen Bee. Click through to read all of "Review – Shazam! #4: Temptation of the Gods" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or use this…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:14am -
  • Review – Poison Ivy #15: House of Ivy
    Poison Ivy and Killer Croc must escape a tower that seems to have come to life—and know them all too well. Click through to read all of "Review – Poison Ivy #15: House of Ivy" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via P…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:12am -
  • Review – Birds of Prey #2: The Heist Before the Heist
    The mission to rescue Sin is on—but it's going to be a chaotic time getting there. Click through to read all of "Review – Birds of Prey #2: The Heist Before the Heist" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon o…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:10am -
  • Review – Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Three #8 – The Final Gambit
    Ra's Al Ghul's true plan is revealed as this three-year saga comes to a close. Click through to read all of "Review – Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Three #8 – The Final Gambit" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please suppor…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:08am -
  • Review – Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville #2 – Small-Town Heroics
    As Ice settles into small-town life, Fire becomes increasingly desperate for a comeback. Click through to read all of "Review – Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville #2 – Small-Town Heroics" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please suppo…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:06am -
  • DC This Week Roundup – Last Shots
    Peacemaker and Joker rocket towards violent finales in Peacemaker Tries Hard! #6 and The Joker: The Man who Stopped Laughing #11. Click through to read all of "DC This Week Roundup – Last Shots" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:04am -
  • Review – Superman: The Harvests of Youth – A Modern Man of Steel
    Sina Grace writes and draws a modern reinvention of Superman's origjn, placing the young man of steel in a world full of threats that can't be punched away. Click through to read all of "Review – Superman: The Harvests of Youth – A Modern Man of…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:02am -
  • Review – DC’s Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun #1: Halloween Hijinx
    DC's annual Halloween spectacular brings eight original tales of terror. Click through to read all of "Review – DC’s Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun #1: Halloween Hijinx" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or…
    - 1 day ago 3 Oct 23, 5:00am -
  • Stack Overflow: Putting the “BOO!” in “Comic Books”
    Following up from last week's stack of creepy comics, here are some more spooky stories for the season!Click through to read all of "Stack Overflow: Putting the “BOO!” in “Comic Books”" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please su…
    - 2 days ago 2 Oct 23, 6:00am -
  • Build, Then Fight, in ‘Snap Ships Tactics’
    'Snap Ships Tactics' is a is a strategic miniatures battle game you play with modular, fully customizable ship models.Click through to read all of "Build, Then Fight, in ‘Snap Ships Tactics’" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please…
    - 2 days ago 2 Oct 23, 5:00am -
  • The Video Games of ‘Ready Player One’ Revisited
    This is an update to an article I wrote 5 years ago on where you can play the games that were key to the plot of the 'Ready Player One' novel.Click through to read all of "The Video Games of ‘Ready Player One’ Revisited" at GeekDad.If you value…
    - 3 days ago 1 Oct 23, 6:00am -
  • Sensate — Portable Calm
    Sensate is a small tear-drop-shaped device that you place on your chest to help calm your nervous system using a special set of vibrations and tones or music.Click through to read all of "Sensate — Portable Calm" at GeekDad.If you value content fr…
    - 3 days ago 1 Oct 23, 5:00am -
  • Start the Halloween Season Off Right With ‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ on 4K Ultra HD and Digital
    'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm' boasts an intoxicating blend of mystery, romance, and even a couple of scares, making it the perfect way to kick off your Halloween season.Click through to read all of "Start the Halloween Season Off Right With ‘Batm…
    - 4 days ago 30 Sep 23, 8:00am -
  • Watch the Annular Solar Eclipse Safely With EclipSmart Products From Celestron
    Celestron makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the upcoming annular solar eclipse.Click through to read all of "Watch the Annular Solar Eclipse Safely With EclipSmart Products From Celestron" at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support…
    - 4 days ago 30 Sep 23, 7:00am -
  • ‘The Radiant Emperor’ Duology: A Book Review
    'The 'Radiant Emperor' duology is a pair of books steeped in Chinese history that delivers epic clashes and deep characterization. Click through to read all of "‘The Radiant Emperor’ Duology: A Book Review" at GeekDad.If you value content from G…
    - 4 days ago 30 Sep 23, 6:00am -
  • HP Envy Inspire 7900e Series Printers — Inspire Your Creativity
    The HP Envy Inspire 7900e series of printers is just the thing for the average household with basic printing needs at a professional quality output.Click through to read all of "HP Envy Inspire 7900e Series Printers — Inspire Your Creativity" at G…
    - 4 days ago 30 Sep 23, 5:00am -

Longform

  • newLongform Podcast #552: Azam Ahmed
    Azam Ahmed is an international investigative correspondent for The New York Times. His new book is Fear Is Just a Word: A Missing Daughter, a Violent Cartel, and a Mother's Quest for Vengeance.“I think the fundamental question I always ask when I…
    - 49 mins ago 4 Oct 23, 3:15pm -
  • Longform Podcast #551: Kashmir Hill
    Kashmir Hill is a tech reporter for The New York Times. Her new book is Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It.“I often do feel like what my work is doing is preparing people for the way the world is g…
    - 8 days ago 27 Sep 23, 1:15am -
  • Longform Podcast #550: Zeke Faux
    Zeke Faux is an investigative reporter for Bloomberg. His new book is Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall.“I have a rule of thumb, which is that if somebody did one scam, they probably did another scam. If they did one sc…
    - 14 days ago 20 Sep 23, 12:48pm -
  • Longform Podcast #549: Reginald Dwayne Betts
    Reginald Dwayne Betts is a poet, lawyer, and founder of the nonprofit Freedom Reads. His New York Times Magazine article "Could an Ex-Convict Become an Attorney? I Intended to Find Out" won the National Magazine Award. His new podcast is Almost There…
    - 21 days ago 13 Sep 23, 9:44am -
  • Longform Podcast #548: Susan Burton
    Susan Burton is an editor at This American Life, the author of the memoir Empty, and the host of the podcast The Retrievals.“I know I have much more anger than I reveal, and I don’t think that’s uncommon. Especially for women. There’s been a…
    - 35 days ago 30 Aug 23, 10:18am -
  • Longform Podcast #547: Jamie Loftus
    Jamie Loftus is a comedian, writer, and podcaster. Her new book is Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs.“Comedy has been super helpful to me because it's so based on failing every night sometimes that I wasn't afraid of failure in the same way…
    - 42 days ago 23 Aug 23, 12:12pm -
  • Longform Podcast #546: Javier Zamora
    Javier Zamora is the author of Unaccompanied, a poetry collection, and Solito, a memoir.“There was something that I felt eating away at me, which made me a very angry and volatile teenager. And I think I was an angry teenager because I had this tr…
    - 49 days ago 16 Aug 23, 12:47pm -
  • Longform Podcast #545: Jennifer Senior
    Jennifer Senior is a staff writer for The Atlantic. Her article ”What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind” won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing. Her most recent article is ”The Ones We Sent Away.”“I'm at the point where I'm only thinki…
    - 56 days ago 9 Aug 23, 10:40am -
  • Longform Podcast #544: Casey Newton and Kevin Roose
    Casey Newton writes the Platformer newsletter. Kevin Roose is a technology columnist for The New York Times. Together they co-host the podcast Hard Fork.CN: “People actually like to be a little bit confused. They like listening to things where peo…
    - 63 days ago 2 Aug 23, 1:20pm -
  • Longform Podcast #543: Jeff Goodell
    Jeff Goodell is a climate change writer for Rolling Stone and the author of seven books. His new book is The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.“I would not have said this even five years ago, but I have really come to s…
    - 70 days ago 26 Jul 23, 1:43pm -
  • Longform Podcast #542: Peter Shamshiri
    Peter Shamshiri is a lawyer and co-host of the podcast 5-4.“Because of the nature of law, I think a lot of journalists find it hard to take a position—or to sort of tip their hand about what they actually believe—because so much of the discou…
    - 77 days ago 19 Jul 23, 2:33pm -
  • Longform Podcast #541: Donovan X. Ramsey

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  • Longform Podcast #540: Heidi Blake
    Heidi Blake is a writer for The New Yorker and the author of two books, From Russia with Blood: The Kremlin's Ruthless Assassination Program and Vladimir Putin's Secret War on the West and The Ugly Game: The Corruption of FIFA and the Qatari Plot to…
    - 98 days ago 28 Jun 23, 9:43am -
  • Longform Podcast #539: Mitchell Prothero
    Mitchell Prothero covers intelligence and crime for Vice News. His new podcast with Project Brazen is Gateway: Cocaine, Murder, and Dirty Money in Europe.“I’m really interested in transnational networks—crime, intelligence. I’m fascinated b…
    - 21 Jun 23, 2:07pm -
  • Longform Podcast #538: Brittany Luse
    Brittany Luse is the host of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute.“One of the things I love about this job is everything is practice. I love it. It's like if a show is great and everyone loves it, you gotta put on another one. You just gotta do it again.…
    - 14 Jun 23, 10:36am -
  • Longform Podcast #537: Brady Dale
    Brady Dale covers cryptocurrency for Axios. His new book is SBF: How The FTX Bankruptcy Unwound Crypto's Very Bad Good Guy.“I am a fast writer. I’ve always been fast. I just sat down and did the math on it and I was like, If I can write 1,500 w…
    - 7 Jun 23, 2:03pm -
  • Longform Podcast #536: Lisa Belkin
    Lisa Belkin is a journalist and the author of four books. Her latest is Genealogy of a Murder: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night.“I didn’t experience it as luck. It—and this is going to be a little woo woo—but it really fel…
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