Support us by joining the Great Story Guild on Patreon! *** It began with disaster... It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast that ruptured the foundations of MIT, destroyed his reputation, and cost him his life. Now, estranged brothers Ethan and Milo Harbor come together to uncover the mystery of their father’s work. Weaving science fiction and spirituality, Leylines is an adventure across the globe as the Harbor brothers confront billionaires, the US governm ...
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Literary interviews and discussions on the latest releases in the world of publishing, from poetry through to physics. Presented weekly by Sam Leith.
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Science fiction author David Barr Kirtley (Save Me Plz and Other Stories) talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman (#253), George R. R. Martin (#22), Richard Dawkins (#46), Simon Pegg (#39), Bill Nye (#273), Margaret Atwood (#94), Neil deGrasse Tyson (#32), and Ursula K. Le Guin (#65). Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The Strand, Library Journal, and Popular Me ...
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The tree is beautiful and they call her Eden. Her branches reach for the stars. She is like all other trees on planet Earth save for her enormous size. Still, she has leaves and she has bark. She turns sunlight into life. But this tree does not sprout from the dirt. Eden fills the sky, high in orbit above the blue expanse of Uranus. There she changes humanity's very concept of extraterrestrial life. Dr. Malcolm Green is sent to Eden to audit a science team studying this extraordinary tree fr ...
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The Official Scottish Rugby Podcast brings fans exclusive behind the scenes interviews and information, news and discussion from the home of Scottish Rugby. It showcases the game across the country at all levels this podcast offering should be on every Scottish rugby fan's podcast playlist.
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Welcome to the official home of the Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen Archive. Over 400 episodes containing interviews with the most important people in news, politics and entertainment.
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My guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is John Suchet whose new book In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey describes his lifelong passion for the composer. He tells me how the ‘Eroica’ was his soundtrack to the Lebanese Civil War, about the mysteries of Beethoven’s love-life and deafness, why he had reluctantly to accept that Beethoven was …
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Hosts Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson are back for another episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast to look ahead to a big November. Caroline and Chris sit down with by new face in camp Freddy Douglas ahead of the upcoming Autumn fixtures at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Scotland are set to take on Fiji, South Africa, Portugal and Australia in …
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My guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is Rachel Clarke, author of the Baillie Gifford longlisted new book The Story of a Heart. Rachel tells me how she came so intimately to tell the story of 9-year-old Keira, whose death in a car accident and donation of her heart gave a chance at life to a dying stranger, Max. She describes the medical and co…
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Greetings, travelers! If you're here, you must have finished Season 1 of LEYLINES. Thank you! Welcome! Kick up your feet! (If you didn't, go back and listen to the show, ya lamebrains!) Milo and the director pop in to introduce Good Story Guild's first audio fiction, Divorce Ranch, a western noir set against Reno, Nevada's "divorce boom." We hope y…
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579. The Future of Demographic Collapse (with Malcolm Collins)
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Malcolm Collins, co-host of the Based Camp podcast, joins us to discuss future scenarios involving demographic collapse, genetic engineering, and AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον David Barr Kirtley
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Ep. 111 - Chris Clark Speaks on AI Art, Painting Murals, The Rastafarian Lifestyle & His Pet Snake
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In this episode we sat down with artist, Chris Clark, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from AI art to the Rastafarian lifestyle and so much more. Chris tells us tons of mind blowing stories about the effects of artists making controversial pieces and crooked collectors in New York. He even brought his pet snake with him to ha…
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In this week's Book Club podcast Sam Leith’s guest is the great Sue Prideaux who, after her prize-winning biographies of Nietzsche, Munch and Strindberg, has turned her attention to Gauguin in Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin. She tells me about the great man's unexpected brief career as an investment banker, his highly unusual marriage and his l…
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Series Finale. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the gang confronts catastrophe. The Harbor brothers make a costly sacrifice. Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 8 was written by Kerrod Williams and directed by Rachel Music Starring: Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan Christopher Gebauer as Milo Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail Nick Rein…
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Ep. 110 - Skeet McFlurry Speaks on McFlurry Bash, His Motivation, Good Cameramen & New Music
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In this episode we brought back season 002 fan favorite guest and music artist, Skeet McFlurry, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from the first annual McFlurry Bash to new music and so much more. We asked him what three items he would take if he was stranded on an island and his answers will leave you laughing. Tons of funny …
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My guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is the former Home Secretary Alan Johnson, who joins me to talk about his new biography of Harold Wilson. He tells me about Wilson’s rocket-powered rise to the top, how he learned oratory on the hoof, why he might have been right to be paranoid… and what really went on with Marcia. This podcast is in associ…
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Far, far away from the danger they know, the Harbor brothers are forced to reckon with the biggest threat of all: their past. As truths come to light, a voice on the beach… || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 7 was written by Nic…
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578. Terminator Zero Season 1 Review (with Daniel H. Wilson, Zach Chapman)
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Daniel H. Wilson and Zach Chapman join us to discuss the Netflix series Terminator Zero, an animated spinoff of the classic films Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον David Barr Kirtley
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Ep. 109 - Aleksa Safiya Talks Going on Tour, Scary Movies, New Music & Intrusive Thoughts
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In this episode we sat down with music artist, Aleksa Safiya, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from traveling the country to charging crystals and so much more. Also, she explains how she controls the crowd when preforming in new cities. The boys get into it multiple times throughout the episode so tons of laughs and free gam…
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My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is Malcolm Gladwell. Twenty-five years after he published The Tipping Point, Malcolm returns to the subject of his first book in Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders and the Rise of Social Engineering. He tells me about the 'magic third', why it's not just Covid that gave us superspread…
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A stolen cassette tape reveals the heartbreaking collateral damage of Dr. Harbor’s research. In the present, Abigail proves she is not to be trifled with. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 6 was written by Robin Rose Singer and…
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Ep. 108 - KaMillion Speaks on Being Byke Ahside, Elon Musk, Her Love for Acting & The Perfect Date
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In this episode we sat down with music artist and actress, KaMillion, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from her new single "Byke Ahside" to the perfect first date and so much more. She even dives deep into describing the perfect studio session. Tons of laughs and free game in this one that you don't want to miss. Follow KaMil…
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My guest on this week’s Book Club podcast is Alan Garner whose new book of essays and poems is called Powsels and Thrums: A Tapestry of a Creative Life. Alan tells me about landscape and writing, science and magic, the unbearably spooky story behind his novel Thursbitch – and why, three weeks short of 90, he has no plans to retire. This podcast is …
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With a fiasco only narrowly averted, the gang is scattered and loyalties are tested. The danger is drawing ever closer, and the enormity of the ley line phenomenon becomes clear. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 5 was written …
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Ep. 107 - Roman Desmond Speaks on Being on Food Stars, Hot Box Pretzels & Working with Gordon Ramsay
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In this episode we brought back a fan favorite guest from season 002 and owner of Hot Box Pretzels, Roman Desmond, for another incredible conversation. We discussed everything from his secret trip to London to pretzel bites and so much more. He even revealed what it was like being a contestant on Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars. Tons of great moments in…
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My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is Channel 4's international editor Lindsey Hilsum. In her new book I Brought The War With Me: Stories and Poems from the Front Line Lindsey intersperses her account of the many conflicts she has covered as a war reporter with the poems that have given her consolation and a wider sense of meaning as she tra…
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After the Scotland portal spits them out in an unexpected destination, Milo, Ethan, and Abigail must use their wits and memory to rejoin the group. The Harbor brothers’ differences threaten their entire experiment. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! || Created by…
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In this week's Book Club podcast my guest is the satirist Craig Brown, talking about his brilliant new book A Voyage Round The Queen. Craig tells me what made him think there was something new to say about Elizabeth II, how he found himself in possession of the only scoop of his career and about his mortifying encounter with Her Maj.…
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The search for “Her” leads to Lowell, and then Scotland, as the gang forges a tenuous alliance with Cameron. The nature of ley lines takes an otherworldly turn as questions mount. Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 3 was written by…
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Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy host David Barr Kirtley and his wife Steph Grossman just had their first baby, so our schedule will probably be unpredictable for the next few weeks. For updates, watch geeksguideshow.com or follow us on Patreon over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Ep. 106 - Malcolm Jackson Speaks on the History of Jacksonville, His Photography Style & Cowboys
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In this episode we sat down with photographer and Jacksonville icon, Malcolm Jackson, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from his photography style to track and field and so much more. He even explained why so many people in the city call him "The Mayor". Tons of great moments in this one that you don't want to miss! Follow Mal…
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My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is the writer, artist and historian Amy Jeffs. Her new book Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic aims to recover and bring back to life the wild and fascinating world of medieval saints. She tells me what we lost with the Reformation (all the good swearing, among much else), what was the diff…
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On the heels of a momentous discovery, Milo and Ethan join Abigail and Noah to unravel the clues Dr. Harbor left behind. Their search is interrupted - first by a billionaire, then by shadowy government forces. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod …
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One year after a disastrous experiment orphaned brothers Ethan and Milo, a mysterious discovery brings the unlikely pair together to piece together the work that claimed his life and their childhoods. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! || Created by Kerrod Willia…
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Ep. 105 - Mia O'Brien Predicts The Jaguars 2024 Season Record, Speaks on Caitlin Clark & Her Journey
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In this episode we sat down with sports reporter, journalist and host of Helmets and Heels, Mia O'Brien, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from the University of Iowa to Trevor Lawrence and so much more. She even helped us predict the entire Jacksonville Jaguars 2024-2025 Season game by game. Tons of free game and laughs in th…
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The Book Club has taken a short summer break and will return in September. Until then, and ahead of the 85th anniversary of the start of World War Two, here’s an episode from the archives with the author Ian Sansom. Recorded ahead of the 80th anniversary in 2019, Sam Leith talks to Ian about September 1, 1939, the W.H. Auden poem that marked the be…
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577. The Best of Roger Zelazny (with Tom Gerencer)
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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the short story collection The Best of Roger Zelazny, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον David Barr Kirtley
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Ep. 104 - Yuall The Plugg Speaks on Developing Music Artists, SOB Music Group & His Journey
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In this episode we sat down with CEO of SOB Music Group, Yuall The Plugg, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from artists signing bad record deals to making Jacksonville, FL the new hub for hip hop and so much more. He's a legend when it comes to quotes and one liners so have a note pad close by. Tons of free game in this one t…
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Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson journey into clubland to preview the 2024/25 season of the Arnold Clark Men's and Women's Premierships. At Bridgehaugh, home of Stirling County, Caroline is joined by ex-Scotland international Megan Gaffney and Stirling skipper Ciorstaidh Ainsworth to look at the runners and riders for the Arnold Clark Women's Prem…
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Good Story Guild Presents: LEYLINES Premiering September 3rd, 2024 *** It began with disaster... It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast that ruptured the foundations of MIT, destroyed his reputation, and cost him his life. Now, estranged brothers Ethan and Milo Harbor come together to uncover the mystery of their fa…
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The Book Club has taken a short summer break and will return in September with new episodes. Until then, here’s an episode from the archives with the theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli. Carlo joined Sam in March 2023 to discuss his book Anaximander and the Nature of Science and explain how a radical thinker two and a half millennia ago was the fir…
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Ep. 103 - Aaron Berkshire Speaks on Shooting For The NFL, Making 6-Figures & Touring With Rockstars
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In this episode we sat down with NFL photographer, Aaron Berkshire, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from his first time picking up a camera to taking photos of the most famous athletes and artists in the world. Also, he shared his secrets to making 6-figures as a self made photographer. Tons of free game, funny moments and T…
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My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is Adam Higginbotham, whose new book Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space describes the 1986 space shuttle disaster that took the lives of seven astronauts and, arguably, inflicted America's greatest psychic scar since the assassination of JFK. He tells me about the extraord…
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576. Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Book Club (with Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel, Robby Soave)
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Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel, and Robby Soave join us to discuss Robert Heinlein’s classic novel Stranger in a Strange Land, about a human being raised by Martians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον David Barr Kirtley
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Ep. 102 - Bobby Brown Jr. Speaks on His Appearance on Kill Tony, Crowd Work, 42 Dugg & Moving to Austin, TX
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In this episode we brought back comedian and a fan favorite guest from Season 002, Bobby Brown Jr, to discuss everything from pursuing comedy in Austin to taking his first plane ride and so much more. We even break down everything from his appearance on the number 1 live podcast in the world, Kill Tony. Also, in our new segment "Just The Tip" Bobby…
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My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is Nathan Thrall, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning book A Day In The Life of Abed Salama – which uses the story of a terrible bus crash in the West Bank to describe in ground-up detail the day-to-day lives of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation. Speaking to me from Jerusalem, Nathan tells me wh…
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Ep. 101 - Disco Cowboy Speaks on Reading The Crowd as a DJ, Wubs, Firm Handshakes & Disco Dreamland
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In this episode we sat down with creator of Disco Dreamland and DJ, Disco Cowboy, for an incredible conversation. We discussed everything from his DJ influences to Forest Bump and so much more. Also, we introduced our newest segment "Just The Tip" and the boys crushed it. Tons of laughs and free game in this one that you don't want to miss. Follow …
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My guest on this week’s Book Club podcast is the writer and comedian David Baddiel, talking about his new book My Family: the Memoir. He talks about childhood trauma, what made him a comedian, and how describing in minute detail his mother’s decades long affair with a slightly crooked golfing memorabilia salesman is an act not of betrayal but of lo…
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575. Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke Book Club (with Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener)
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Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha, and Sara Lynn Michener join us to discuss Arthur C. Clarke’s classic novel Rendezvous with Rama, about astronauts exploring a giant alien spacecraft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον David Barr Kirtley
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My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is the writer and film director Neil Jordan, who joins me to discuss his new book Amnesiac: A Memoir. He talks, among other things, about writing for the page and the screen, the uses of myth, putting words into the mouths of historical figures, seeing ghosts in aeroplanes, being ripped off by Harvey Weinst…
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