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The New to Canada podcast is a place for internationals from around the world to share their honest, real-life experience of moving to Canada. The host, Kate Malcolm, went backpacking solo around South-East Asia in 2016 and met a dashing Canadian... Cue an unexpected move across the world from a crowded English city to a new lake life in rural Ontario! After living and working long-term in 5 different countries, Kate is passionate about helping you adjust to your big move abroad by sharing t ...
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Life in Recovery Podcast

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Life in Recovery Podcast is interviews and conversations with recovering addicts and compulsives, addiction and mental health experts, and therapists and wellbeing advocates... hosted by Ex-DJ, recovering alcoholic, and Author, John Loxley (aka Ren Koi).
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A wild puma stalks through Robbie Arnott's haunting new novel, Dusk, Fiona McFarlane's homage to true crime podcasts in Highway 13 and Malcolm Knox raises the stakes in a Soviet era political thriller, The First Friend. Australian author Robbie Arnott has published four novels, and two of them — The Rain Heron and Limberlost — have been shortlisted…
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In this episode, we delve into the lesser-known ghost stories that quietly linger in the shadows of Scotland’s supernatural past. Joined by a special guest—author and host of Eerie Edinburgh—we’ll uncover eerie tales often overlooked by mainstream paranormal accounts. Focusing on both the haunted streets of Edinburgh and the broader Scottish landsc…
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Tim Winton explains his urgency for writing about climate change in his new novel Juice, beware the evil eye in Matia, the debut novel of West Australian writer Emily Tsokos Purtill and singer-songwriter turned novelist, Nardi Simpson, explains the ambition of her second novel The Belburd. Tim Winton shares the anger and frustration that compelled …
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In this episode, we delve into the harrowing events of Ireland’s last witch trials, which took place in 1711 in Carrickfergus, County Antrim. The story begins with the sudden death of Ann Haltridge, an elderly widow and the victim of months of supernatural torment. After her funeral, her niece, Mary Dunbar, arrived at the family home, only to fall …
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Former Booker Prize winner Pat Barker grapples with the lot of Cassandra in her latest Ancient Greek novel, The Voyage Home and Life After Life author, Kate Atkinson, returns to her famous character Jackson Brodie in Death at the Sign of The Rook. Plus debut novelist Raeden Richardson on the importance of Melbourne's iconic Degraves Street in The D…
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In today’s episode, the past, the paranormal, and the unknown converge as we dive deep into the world of ghosts, poltergeists, and the mysteries of the afterlife with our special guest, Dr. Richard Sugg. Dr. Sugg’s journey into the spirit world began in 2012, and over the last decade, he’s uncovered fascinating cases that challenge everything we th…
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Founder and CEO of Girls Who Recover, Dana Hunter, talks about her life in recovery from alcoholism. #recovery #recoveryispossible #recover #recoveryjourney #addictionrecoverypodcast #addictionrecovery #addictionrecoverypath #addictiontreatment #recoveringalcoholicΑπό τον jrloxley
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British author Onyi Nwabineli explores the scars of a child influencer in Allow Me to Introduce Myself, Ella Baxter writes back to her stalker in Woo Woo, and Melanie Cheng's The Burrow, a gentle novel about grief and a rabbit. Onyi Nwabineli is a British novelist who tackles the minefield of mumfluencers and child stars in her second novel, Allow …
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In this episode, we dive deep into the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case, with special guest Tony Hayes. We'll re-examine the paranormal events that gripped a North London family in the late 1970s, while considering newly surfaced evidence. Hear recordings from the investigation and commentary from those who investigated the bizarre happenings firs…
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Today we take to you to two writers festivals: In Perth, Laura Jean McKay, Laurie Steed and Chemutai Glasheen reflect on what it means to bring their convictions to the page, and by the seaside in Sorrento, Victoria, poet, essayist and short story writer Nam Le retraces his roots as a storyteller. At the Perth Festival Writers Weekend, Claire Nicho…
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Bestselling author of Leave the World Behind, Rumaan Alam explores money obsession in his novel Entitlement, plus Jock Serong gets magical in Cherrywood and writer-doctor Jumaana Abdu's debut novel, Translations. American author, Rumaan Alam's bestselling last book, Leave the World Behind, was adapted to the screen starring Julia Roberts and Ethan …
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In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, we delve into the eerie intersection of the supernatural and the law with criminal barrister Naomi Ryan. From the infamous Cock Lane Ghost to the chilling murder of Zona Shue, we'll explore how the supernatural has influenced legal cases throughout history, even as recently as 1994 with the trial of St…
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Malcolm Palmer talks about his life in recovery from alcoholism. Topics discussed range from addiction to 12-step recovery, spirituality, God, and Buddhism. #recovery #recoveryispossible #recover #recoveryjourney #addictionrecoverypodcast #addictionrecovery #addictionrecoverypath #addictiontreatment #recoveringalcoholic…
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Richard Osman has followed up his bestselling crime series The Thursday Murder Club with a new series, the first instalment is We Solve Murders. Plus Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar explains how dreams are woven into his novel Martyr! and Dylin Hardcastle on their novel that began with the idea of a kiss. Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club …
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Step into the smoke-filled air of ancient graveyards and anatomy theatres as we explore one of history’s most elusive and controversial questions: the soul. What was it? Where did it reside in the human body? And how did it leave us at the moment of death? Join us as we dive deep into the fierce debates, bizarre rituals, and haunting beliefs surrou…
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Celebrated British-Turkish author Elif Shafak follows a single drop of water through history in her novel There are Rivers in the Sky, Kaliane Bradley on her bestseller The Ministry of Time which has attracted Barack Obama's attention and Nicola Moriarty's latest domestic drama Every Last Suspect. Elif Shafak is a British-Turkish author and activis…
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In 1979, a group of schoolchildren in Wollaton Park, Nottingham, reported a bizarre encounter with tiny, gnome-like figures. The children claimed to see the gnomes riding small cars, laughing, and playing in the park. Despite sounding like a whimsical fairy tale, the incident has intrigued paranormal enthusiasts and sceptics alike for decades. Was …
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Meena Kandasamy is an Indian born poet, novelist, rebel and activist who's been threatened and harassed for her writing. From the Byron Writers Festival she explains why she keeps going despite the threats. She is also celebrated for her innovative approach to storytelling. Her debut novel The Gypsy Goddess (2015) was about the 1968 massacre of Dal…
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In this episode, we delve into the shadowy world of highwaymen, notorious outlaws who once ruled the roads, robbing travellers under the cover of night. But what happens when their violent deeds echo through time? Join us as we explore chilling tales of highwaymen's ghosts, said to haunt the very roads they once terrorised. From spectral sightings …
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Award-winning author Evie Wyld on her new book The Echoes, and why there are so many sharks in her fiction. Plus, Catherine McKinnon's epic war novel To Sing of War and Jordan Prosser's band road trip novel, Big Time. Evie Wyld is one of the few Australian writers to win both the Miles Franklin and the Stella Prizes (the Miles for All the Birds, Si…
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The Sauchie Poltergeist case, one of Scotland's most notorious paranormal events, unfolded in 1960 in the small village of Sauchie. The case centred around 11-year-old Virginia Campbell, who experienced strange occurrences in her home, including unexplained knocking sounds, moving furniture, and eerie apparitions. Investigated by several credible o…
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Booker Prize shortlisted Nigerian author Chigozie Obioma joined Claire Nichols at Byron Writers Festival to discuss his latest novel The Road to the Country about civil war in Nigeria. Now based in the US, Chigozie Obioma's first two novels The Fishermen (2015) and An Orchestra of Minorities (2019) were shortlisted for The Booker Prize. His third n…
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Thomas Lacey was born on November 4, 1895, in Glossop, Derbyshire, England. His journey into the spiritual world began early in life, leading to a lifetime of mediumship. On March 18, 1918, he married Edith Emma Lomas in Whitfield. Edith, born on September 28, 1895, was not a medium herself, but she played a vital role in supporting Thomas's work. …
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For Science Week, The Book Show goes intergalactic in a star themed episode. Ceridwen Dovey, Alicia Sometimes, Nardi Simpson, Max Barry and Emily St John Mandel explore how celestial tales reveal deep truths about our lives on earth. From the fabulously weird stories about space junk in Only the Astronauts (Ceridwen Dovey) to the star dust fuelled …
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The crash of the R101 airship in 1930 was a devastating disaster, resulting in the loss of 48 lives. In the aftermath, trance medium Eileen Garrett claimed to receive messages from the deceased crew and passengers. These messages suggested design flaws and material failures as the primary causes. While sceptics questioned the validity of her commun…
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Hollywood star Keanu Reeves and British science fiction author China Miéville reveal how they collaborated to to write the novel The Book of Elsewhere. Plus, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of Fleishman Is In Trouble and Indigenous Australian author, Anita Heiss. The Book of Elsehwere (Del Rey) is based on a comic book series that Keanu Reeves develo…
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In today’s podcast we explore the eerie tales of Epping Forest, the spectral whispers of Bosworth Hall, and the ghostly apparitions of the British Schools Museum with special guest, Penny Griffiths-Morgan, renowned author, paranormal investigator, and researcher who brings her unique insights and passion for the supernatural. With years of experien…
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Alexis Wright is the 2024 winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award for her novel Praiseworthy. She makes history as the only writer to have won both the Stella and Miles Franklin awards twice each. Alexis first won the Miles Franklin in 2007 for her epic novel Carpentaria. Like that novel, Praiseworthy (Giramondo) - which also won the 2024 Stell…
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What happens when you move to a new country… and it doesn’t work out? You don’t find the happiness and success that you thought you would. You painfully miss everyone and everything that you left behind and feel like you’ve made a huge mistake. We’ve all gone through times of feeling this way, but it isn’t spoken about enough so you can end up feel…
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Samantha Shannon has such power as a bestselling writer that she's reissued her fantasy Bone Season series with new edits. In a revealing conversation she tells Claire Nichols what it takes to reach such heights. Samantha Shannon was just 20 when she won a six-figure publishing deal for this series. She also has another series on the go called Root…
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Thomas Bradford, a spiritualist in early 20th century Detroit, sought to prove the existence of an afterlife through a unique and tragic experiment. Partnering with fellow spiritualist Ruth Doran, Bradford devised a plan where he would take his own life and attempt to communicate with Doran from the beyond. In February 1921, Bradford was found dead…
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'Flabbergasted' and 'surprised' — ahead of the winner announcement, the Miles Franklin shortlisted writers tell you about their books and what it means to be on the shortlist. The Miles Franklin is the most prestigious writing prize in Australia and is awarded to a novel of "the highest literary merit that presents Australian life in any of its pha…
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In today's episode we delve into "The Lady in the Bay Window," a true ghostly tale by William, who turned his experiences into a bestselling book. After his mum's cancer diagnosis, William channelled his energy into writing, raising nearly £30,000 for charity. Join us as we explore the haunted happenings at number 333. My Special Guest Is William C…
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American author R.O. Kwon's novel, Exhibit, explores the taboo topic of female desire; Jenny Ackland exacts feminist revenge in Hurdy Gurdy and Jessie Tu's Honeyeater is a story of translation and miscommunication. Korean-born, American author R.O. Kwon is not afraid of topic topics. She's behind the bestselling 2018 novel The Incendiaries and is c…
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Maurice Barbanell (1902-1981) was a pivotal figure in spiritualism, renowned as the founder and editor of "Psychic News," a leading spiritualist publication. His work promoted the spiritualist movement, emphasising the reality of life after death through mediums and psychic phenomena, significantly shaping public understanding and acceptance of spi…
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For NAIDOC week, Indigenous speculative fiction author Claire G Coleman chats to Dylan Coleman about her novel Mazin Grace republished as a UQP First Nations Classic. Also, Ali Cobby Eckermann and Graham Akhurst speak about their latest books. Ali Cobby Eckermann is a Yankunytjatjara woman, a member of the stolen generations, and one of Australia's…
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In today’s episode we delve into the remarkable rise of supernatural phenomena in post-World War II Germany, a period marked by the extraordinary popularity of faith healers like Bruno Gröning and a wave of witchcraft accusations. Joining us is Monica Black, the acclaimed historian and author of ‘A Demon-Haunted Land: Witches, Wonder Doctors, and t…
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Australian writers Bri Lee and Liam Pieper's latest novels expose the unholy connection between money, art and power. Bri Lee is the author of the bestselling 2018 memoir Eggshell Skull and she's the author of two other works of non-fiction, Who Gets to Be Smart and Beauty. Her debut novel The Work is about two characters who represent old and new …
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In this spine-chilling episode, we delve into ghostly encounters and afterlife beliefs across ancient civilisations! Journey with us through Mesopotamia’s restless spirits, Egypt’s elaborate rituals for the dead, and Rome’s fearsome spectres. Discover how Greece’s underworld, India’s reincarnation beliefs, China’s ancestral spirits, and MesoAmerica…
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Weddings of the ultra-rich get the Kevin Kwan treatment in his novel Lies and Weddings, Siang Lu's ambitious and complicated novel Ghost Cities and West Australian author Annie de Monchaux's surprising link to Hollywood. Kevin Kwan is the author behind the juggernaut trilogy that began with Crazy Rich Asians which explored the lives of the ultra-ul…
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In this episode, we sit down with William Abbitt from WTCW Paranormal, a paranormal investigator who has explored the eerie corners of Hampton Roads, Virginia. William shares some of his experiences from haunted locations such as the Ferry Plantation House as well as delving into local cryptids and folklore such as the Wendigo and Skinwalkers, addi…
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Two authors at the top of their game: Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch reveals how his award winning novel Prophet Song came into being and Booker longlisted author Karen Jennings' complicated love letter to South Africa. The Irish writer Paul Lynch is the reigning Booker winner and won the prize for his beautiful, brutal fifth novel Prophet Song. It…
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Today's episode dives into the experiences, ethos, and aims of a groundbreaking project with voices from both in front of and behind the lens of the new paranormal observational documentary pilot, Somerset Supernatural. Today's guests will share their unique insights and the wonders of the three hauntingly beautiful locations featured in the pilot …
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For this special episode, I’m LIVE on the ground at Toronto’s ‘Newcomer Day’ that took place on May 23. Armed with my portable microphone, I wore a t-shirt emblazoned with the words “TALK TO ME: Share your immigration story on the New to Canada podcast” and I was excited to connect with 11 internationals: Sophie from Ireland Johnny from Lebanon Sam…
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Jeanette Winterson asks how AI will give new meaning to ghost stories and Kate Grenville reflects on a lifetime of writing and how accepting failure has been key to her success. Jeanette Winterson is best known for her novels Oranges are Not the Only Fruit, The Stone Gods and Frankissstein. Her long fascination with mortality, religion and technolo…
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Bodmin Jail, located in Cornwall, England, is a historic prison that dates back to 1779. Originally built to house criminals and debtors, it became notorious for its harsh conditions and public executions. The jail's imposing architecture and eerie atmosphere have made it a popular site for ghost tours and paranormal investigations. Recently restor…
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American author Celeste Ng shares how her latest novel Our Missing Hearts explores one of her deepest fears. Celeste Ng is known for her dark realist novels, Everything I Never Told You, and Little Fires Everywhere (which was adapted to the screen in 2020). Our Missing Hearts is set in a dystopian, near future America, where anti-Asian sentiment ha…
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Join author and host Thersa Matsuura on a fascinating journey into the world of Japanese spirits, monsters, and yokai. This episode delves into how these supernatural beings are deeply embedded in Japanese culture, art, and storytelling. Discover the eerie yet captivating tales that have inspired countless sculptures, paintings, and modern media. T…
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