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71. Ptrevor the Tiny Pterodactyl

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:06:09 GMT

In this episode:

-On The Come Up streaming on Paramount+

-Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archives novel series being adapted for tabletop game

-Interview with Jay Silver and Brooklyn Mettrick, author and illustrator of Ptrevor the Tiny Pterodactyl

-Impact of Hurricane Ian

-Nonprofit solutions to homelessness in Alaska

-Passenger Shaming goes too far

-It's not a homeless epidemic, it's an epidemic of failing to treat addiction and mental illness

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70. Emily Crookston

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:21:41 GMT

In this episode:

Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania top states for banning books
Philadelphia's annual Latin American Book Fair
DC Comics celebrating 30 years of Harley Quinn
Dark House switching distributors
I was interviewed by Voyage Utah Magazine
Interview with professional ghostwriter Emily Crookston
California State University Long Beach study on barefoot weight lifting
Country star Jake Owens is a confirmed barefooter

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69. Anya Leigh Josephs

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:18:53 GMT

In this episode:

-Interview with Anya Leigh Josephs, author of Queen of It All

-Marvel announces Jeff the Landshark alternate covers

-Matt Klickstein releases book telling comprehensive history of San Diego ComicCon

-AOC opens up to GQ about being raped

-Police shoot suspect in Allentown, Pennsylvania

-Breaking race barriers in sailing

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68. Chancellor Jackson

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:55:48 GMT

In this episode:

Interview with author Chancellor Jackson

Matt Kindt launching new Dark Horse comics series

Maggie Colangelo creating comic about WW2 veteran

Smith Island nonprofit to distribute GoFundMe donations

Off-duty cop attacks Chicago teen

Actress Eiza Gonzales spotted running errands barefoot

Soccer to combat the drug trade

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67. Wana White

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:32:12 GMT

In this episode:

Review of Being the Change by Sara K Ahmed

Censorship in schools

Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster merger

Netflix's The Sandman trailer reaction

More Crunchyroll Expo announcements

Interview with Wana White, lead singer of Austrian cyber pop-rock band Ardenite

Barefoot pedestrian struck and killed in Riverside, California

Philadelphia's Playstreets program has kids playing barefoot outside again

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66. Gloria Garayua

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:34:10 GMT

In this episode:

Review of Ibram X Kendi's How to Be An Anti-racist

George R R Martin makes Winds of Winter announcement via blog post

Sam Greenlee Day celebrated in Chicago

The Walking Dead's final panel at San Diego Comic Con

Crunchyroll Expo announcements

Interview with actress Gloria Garayua

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65. Malika Dudley

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:24:25 GMT

In this episode:

Visit Scotland translates first line of famous Scottish-authored books into Scots

Long Island, New York library brings back Pride display and LGBTQ books after initially voting to remove them

Edmonton Elks football team getting their won comic strip

Reaction to Netflix's The Sandman trailer

Los Angeles school district pays out $750,000 to student's family in lawsuit settlement

Two Phi Gamma Delta frat brothers charged with felonies after hazing leaves pledge with brain damage

Interview with barefoot metreorologist Malika Dudley

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64. Dave Bresnahan

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

First Black woman cast in role of Glinda in a professional production of Wicked

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is getting a sequel

Golden Apple Comics starts foundation to preserve comic book art

DC Comics loses trademark lawsuit against Unilever

Interview with film maker Dave Bresnahan

Selena Gomez barefoot at SAG Awards

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63. Dwarf Star Comics

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Update in Maryland ebook lawsuit

Penguin Random House CEO donates $500,000 for free speech

Interview with Zack Marois and Brett Melograno of Dwarf Star Comics
Kickstarter link

Black History Month Highlight: Frances Harper, first Black woman to publish short story

DC United partners with blockchain provider XDC Network

2022's Freedom Summer of '64 Award winner named

Group marches to raise awareness about veteran mental health

Has Covid ruined our feet?

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62. Carly Heath

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Interview with author Carly Heath

Markosia announces spring release for Johnny Recruit

Comic book store owner sends out free copies of banned graphic novels

Black History Month highlight: Vonetta Flowers, first Black winter Olympics gold medalist

Hawaiian macadamia nut farm goes 100% self-sustainable

Trump innaugural committee trial date scheduled

Pros and cons of social media

Twosday wedding pandemonium - our wedding blog

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61. Cathy Nesbitt

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 02:00:00 GMT

Review of What Riley Wore by Elana K Arnold

Maryland passes law requiring publishers to offer ebooks to libraries on same day they become available for public sale

National Book Critics Circle announces award finalists list

Interview with Cathy Nesbitt, laugh yoga instructor

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60. Sarah Humpherys

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Interview with author Sarah Humpherys, a high school senior, on how she managed to get published so young, how she builds fantasy worlds, and her plans for life after high school.

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59. Santa Dave Saunders

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Christmas Eve mini episode - interview with Dave Saunders, professional Santa

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58. Megan Rogers

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Interview with Rosie the Reindeer: Rosie Finds Her Shine author Megan Rogers

Dark Horse Comics purchased by Swedish gaming firm

Adidas enters the world of NFTs

Idaho sherrif pending trial for two felonies returns to work

Edmonton road grader collides with sedan

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57. William Hincy

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Interview with William Hincy, author of A Fire for Christmas

850 books Texas doesn't want in schools

New York Times best graphic novels of 2021

Philadephia Police Foundation board member resigns amid allegations from teenagers

Coronor called to scene for mannequin

UNM holds graduation ceremony for students who missed theirs due to pandemic

Welcome 2022 by walking over live coals

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56. Linda Jamsen

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 22:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Interview with author Linda Jamsen

CIELL app for dyslexics and foreign language learners

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55. David Unsworth

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

University of Alberta doctoral grad wins 2021 Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism

Brevard County Public Schools removes Gender Queer from library shelves

Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer reaction

UT quarterback publishes Bible themed comic book

Interview with singer-songwriter David Unsworth

Joy-Anna Dugger gets hate on Reddit

Ohio man faces child endangerment charges after toddler daughter wanders off

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54. Natasha Donovan

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Interview with illustrator Natasha Donovan

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53. Virginia More

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

Interview with Virginia More about her children's book Awesome Possumbilities

DC Comics request police backup to protect artists after fan outrage

Calico from Sigma Comics does diversity right

State governments sue federal government over Biden executive order

Hawaii universities receive federal grant to improve Native Hawaiian campus experience

Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services combat hot ashphalt with acrylic coatings

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52. Patti Negri, psychic medium

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 19:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Former Edmonton Journal columnist Todd Babiak releases Christmas ghost novel

Why are Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah's books so hard to find?

The Secret of Isis star JoAnna Cameron dies at age 73

DC Comics releases Batman/Fortnight crossover comic

Interview with psychic medium Patti Negri

Parents complain about school gym shoes policy

Virginia plays BYU for first time with coach Bronco Mendenhall

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51. Isiah Hutson, host of Southern Spectre

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

New York Times reccommends these new horror titles for Halloween reads

James Kestrel's new detective novel Five Decembers

Denver Fan Expo returns under new ownership

DC Comics introduces first trans character

Interview with Isiah Hutson, host of Southern Spectre Podcast

Los Angeles health officials enlist peer ambasadors to overcome vaccine hesitancy

Chris Brannigan walks 1000 miles barefoot to raise money for daughter's rare syndrome

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50. Junkyard Prints

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

RL Keck releases seventh novel

Interview with Melanie Baker of Junkyard Prints

Edmonton municipal election results

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49. Gina Gallois

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Interview with children's book author Gina Gallois

Comic conventions both small and large continue with pandemic precautions

Virginia and Maryland decline DC's request to enforce photo traffic ticket fine payment

Governor General of Canada to visit Germany

Uber most hated brand in the world

Ben Tidy raises thousands for refugee charity by walking barefoot

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48. Melanie Banks

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Fairfax High School library controversy continues over Lawn Boy and Gender Queer

What's The Furthest Place From Here comics will come with their own soundtrack

Saturn Award nominees named

Moreno Valley man robs pharmacies wearing medical mask as disguise

Sunken World War II ship's masts scheduled for removal

Interview with Melanie Banks (theproverbialdandelion) about witchcraft and barefooting

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47. Adrian Bruff

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Julia Claiborne Johnson releases her second novel, Better Luck Next Time

Virginia parent upset over content in books in high school library

Central Alberta FanFest September 27-October 2

Interview with Edmonton City Council candidate Adrian Bruff, Ward O-Day'Min

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46. Gabrielle Battiste

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Most memorable books about 9/11

Convicted domestic terrorist sentenced to do English homework

Central Alberta FanFest September 27-October 2

Nearly 5000 items, hundreds of rare comics, stolen from FSU Special Collections Library

Interview with Gabrielle Battiste, Edmonton city counsil candidate, Ward O'Day-Min

American Airlines assisting with Afghani refugee evcuation

Shoes optional in Australian Woolworths store

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Heather MacKenzie

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Kevin Wilson to judge Hub City Press's 2022 C Michael Curtis Short Story Book Prize

Airdrie, Alberta resident Elizabeth Gordanier makers her aututhorial debut

Upcoming comic conventions - don't miss me at Central Alberta FanFest, Sept 27-Oct 2

Interview with Edmonton-Centre MP candidate Heather MacKenzie

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Michael R French

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Interview with author Michael R French

Marvel's NFT comics

Upcoming comic conventions

Lori and Chad Daybell update

Mobile vaccine clinics in Edmonton

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43. Daralyse Lyons

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Interview with author Daralyse Lyons

Wizard's Comics continue to fundraise for cancer after founder's cancer death

Famingdale Public Library accidentally gives out pornographic comics to children

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in Edmonton

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42. Doug Sandler

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Interview with podcast coach Doug Sandler

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41. Steve Gans

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Interview with novelist Steve Gans, author of Israfel Rising and Israfel Fallen

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40. Jennifer Clark and Jay W Spillers

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

Texas Book Festival guest announcements

California Book Award winners

Comic Con at Home recap

Frederick Comic Con returning in November

Interview with Jennifer Clark, creator of Oscar Mayer Weiner Cat

Interview with meditation and near-death experience expert Jay W Spillers

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Bracha Goetz

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Interview with children's author Bracha Goetz

TikTok star ACO Jess writes a children's book

Comic Con at Home

Philadelphia to demolish city's only rec center for people with disabilities

Firefighter Elaine Owens saves kitten from under a truck

Absurdity at Cannes Film Festival

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38. Kenzi Wood and MLA Janis Irwin

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Interview with freelance writer Kenzi Wood

Thieves who stole more than 40,000 comic books from Pennsylvania-based Golden Unicorn Comics apprehended after the books appeared on Facebook marketplace

Jury decides Call of Duty character did not infringe on GI Bro comics

Interview with MLA Janis Irwin

The Barefoot Groomer used dog grooming to pull herself out of homelessness

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation request help from public in search for missing 5 year old

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37. Dianne Scott and Tony Russo

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

2021 Pulitzer Prize winners announced

Washington State University gains first edition Jane Austen novels from alumnus donor

Interview with actress, children's book author, and pitbull advocate Dianne Scott

Baltimore's Galactic Con sees record attendance

Neil Carriere publishes Pip the Goblin comic

Interview with journalist Tony Russo about his new book Dragged Into the Light

Yale studying long-term effects of covid infection

Unliveable conditions in Whitley Gardens Apartments in Corcoran, California

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Episode 36 - Jana Phillips

Sun, 09 May 2021 23:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

Interview with best-selling author and magazine publisher Jana Phillips

Carroll County Comic Book and Nostalgia Show now booking vendors

Alternate Worlds and Comics raises funds for firefighters on Star Wars Day

New Houston Library asks public to nominate a name for the building

Ohio Girl Scouts earn Bronze Awards for wildlife rescue efforts

5 Seconds of Summer postpones 2021 North American tour

Drew Baldridge and Katherine Kraus got married!

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Episode 35 - Jorge Ochoa

Mon, 03 May 2021 03:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

Lindsay Gardner virtual author event

Columbiana Public Library holds silent auction fundraiser

Free Comic Book Day

Masks still required at Denton, Texas's More Fun Comics and Games

Interview with occupation therapist and hand drummer Jorge Ochoa

Legoland Florida's new stunt show

Landon Letwin goes viral for water skiing tricks

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Episode 34 - Corry MacDonald

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Ida's Books, a Black-owned bookstore named after Ida B Wells

Amazon Studios orders pilot for series based on Harlan Coben's Shelter

Interview with creative healer Corry MacDonald

DEA agent Ryan Shumacher shoots 20-year-old Trayvon Johnson in Cleveland

Houston Methodist Hospital makes covid vaccination mandatory for employees

TV and film writer Bernie Kahn passes away at age 90

The Challenge: Double Agents finale and winners

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Episode 33 - Louis Greenstein

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

Interview with novelist and playwright Louis Greenstein

Unknown Comics opens first brick and mortar store

How the pandemic has affected comic and gaming stores

Recreating the Black middle class in Cleveland

WebMD relocating their headquarters

Catherine Pierce poetry

Emancipation moves production to Louisiana in response to Georgia's regressive voting laws

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Episode 32 with Chris Johnson

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

John Boehner's memoir

Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winners

Action Comics #1 issue auctions for $3.25 million

Disneyland's new Marvel Campus

Atlanta's voting executive order

Tyler Perry lifts studio quarantine bubble

Interview with barefooter Chris Johnson

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Episode 31 with Ed Roman

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

Virtual meet the author events:
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Marcus Jackson
S Lee Manning
Melissa Febos
Kim Blasier
Nancy Roe Pimm

8 year old Iraqi girl, Manar Alkalmil, writes comic book about coronavirus pandemic

Marvel releases Black Widow trailer

Interview with musician Ed Roman

Military cold weather training exercises

Wim Hof method

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Episode 30 - Empress Mural

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Kieron Holland's latest film

Kaitlyn Greenidge on "the WAP of the Bible"

Panel discussion with Jae Tracy and DJ Colbert about the empress dragon mural restoration in Kaimuki, Hawaii

Fort Collins adopts a climate future plan

Virginia ends the death penalty

Australian Catholic University names new campus after Josephine Bakhita

Carey Gillam on Lee Johnson vs Monsanto

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Episode 29 with Hugh Spencer

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

Interview with science fiction author (and my uncle!) Hugh Spencer

DC Comics to celebrate Pride Month with anthology and themed variant covers

Marvel president puts a stop to Chris Evans cameo rumors

Combatting anti-Asian sentiment in Cleveland

How microbes in melting permafrost could affect the climate

Karim El Hayani attempts to break barefoot half marathon on ice record

Mbuleli Mathanga sets provincial 10k record running barefoot

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Episode 28 with David Gus

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode:

Tom Holland and the Russo Brothers go beyond the MCU in Cherry

Cold Courage, AMC+'s newest novel adaptation series

Virtual event: How comics and graphic novels are adapting to a changing world

Virtual event: Drawing with Dav Pilkey

Virtual event: Art and feminism

Virtual event: SheroCon

Toronto uses comics to curb vaccine hesitancy

Edmonton takes CleanIt GreenIt to court over stench

Edmonton police seek information in stabbing

Interview with barefooter David Gus

Breaking down the racist images in two cancelled Dr Seuss books

Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa's unique training regimen

The Bowl opens third location in Naples, Florida

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Episode 27 with Ardenite

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Remembering author Lila McGinnis

Bernadette Miller's literary debut, A House in the Land of Shinar

Dr Seuss and cancel culture

Painting Hawaii restores iconic mural

Interview with Oana and Sebo of Ardenite

Penticton retiree Mike Barrett cycling 13k km to raise money for school in India

Swamp buggy races return to Collier County, Florida

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Episode 26 with Patrick Cutler

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Hilary Rodham Clinton's upcoming mystery novel

Criticism over Dutch "The Hill We Climb" translation

Interview with filmmaker Patrick Cutler about his upcoming project Redgate

Sergio Florian runs 125 mile perimeter of Oahu Island

Which province is the Florida of Canada?

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Episode 25 with Robert Ginsberg

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Interview with Robert Ginsberg, medium researcher and founder of Forever Family Foundation

Cartoonist Guy Gilchrist's new book

SyFy's Resident Alien review

Black History Hightlight - Rosalind Cash, multiple Emmy award nominee and original member of the Negro Ensemble Company

Kentucky basketball wins third game in a row

Infectious Disease Physician Dr Manoj Jain's advice on covid variants

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's pregnancy announcement

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Episode 24 with Paula Ewing

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

CBC's list of books by Black Canadians you should read in 2021

Novelist Nnedi Okorafor on the coronavirus pandemic

Terry Stawar's opinion piece on treasure hunting

Newest comic from Pechetshote, The Good Asian

Black History Highlight: musician and actor Q-Tip

Interview with social documentarian and journalist Paula Ewing

Israeli immigration minister Tamano-Shata on airport closure

Son of former teacher founds academy to raise Filipinos out of poverty

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Episode 23 with Erin June

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Award winning Ontario authors to read at Electric Mermaid event

Margaret Atwood essay featured in Souvenirs de Temiscaming

Interview with Indigenous artist Erin June

Black History Highlight: Pat Cleveland, first Black supermodel

Arctic weather continues in Southern US

Leaders Education scholarship for western Tennessee high school students

French lesbian romance Two of Us nominated for Oscar

Youngstown State University kicks off football season with game at North Dakota State

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Episode 22 with Samu Penttinen

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Patrick McKenna on how books helped him become bilingual

Teresa Kindred on how books inspired her childhood shenanigans

Black History Highlight: Oscar Micheaux, first major African-American filmmaker

Interview with Finnish musician and fashion designer Samu Penttinen

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Episode 21 with Blanket Fort Studio

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Live online meet the author event with Hannah Dennison

University of Michigan's athletic power couple on books and Valentines day

Interview with Kendra of Blanket Fort Studio

Black History Highlight: Natalie Cole, first African-American to win Best New Artist Grammy

Thunder Bay, Ontario covid-19 cases for 2021 surpass 2020 number

Bryan New of Belmont, North Carolina wins AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St John's River

British Actor Dominic West under scrutiny for breaking social gathering rules

Joss Stone wins The Masked Singer

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Episode 20 with Abbie Ingalls

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Valentines Day movies based on novels

Ohio's Just Write competition will go on in spite of pandemic

Marvel Comics introduces Taegukgi, their first South Korean superheo

Paper Girls comic books coming to Amazon Prime as original series

Black History Month highlight: Martin Delany, one of the first Black Harvard Medical School students and first African-American major in the army

Interview with makeup artist Abbie Ingalls

Redditt user asks for advice after wife leaves baby in burning building

Bundaberg Croquet Club introduces barefoot croquet

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Episode 19 with Conner Barrett

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Avatar: The Last Airbender's Toph gets solo graphic novel

Mikey Way and Shaun Simon's Electric Century graphic novel finally has a release date

Interview with artist and musician Conner Barrett

Black History Highlight: Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun and first African-American female author to have a play on Broadway

FedEx grants $5 million to HBCUs

BIC sells French headquarters

Winnepeg man runs 3 km barefoot in -30C weather in attempt to evade arrest

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Episode 18 with Nellie Potts

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Interview with barefoot author Nellie Potts

Clown Shoes Brewery is making comics on beer cans

Doctor Who Comics: Missy available for preorder now

Black History Highlight: Kwame Ture, civil rights activist and Honorary Prime Minister of Black Panther Party

Two west Tennessee hospitals awarded for taking proactive measures to reduce infant morality

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service delivering food supplies to remote Indigenous communities in northern Ontario

Danish supermodel Helena Christensen goes barefoot in snow

Mayo Clinic physical therapist recommended foot exercises

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Episode 17 with grounding_positive_energy

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Netflix has purchased right to Brian Jacques's Redwall novels

Jessica Au wins inaugural The Novel Prize

Legendary Comics announces Godzilla vs Kong books

Lion's Tooth comic book and graphic novel store to open in Milwaukee

Black History Highlight: Ja'Net Dubois, two time Emmy winner and cofounder of Pan African Film an Arts Festival

Group of 10 customers at Earls Crossroads in Edmonton, Alberta break social distancing rules

Outbreak of Covid-19 among homeless community in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Interview with Leroy of grounding_positive_energy

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Episode 16 with Jenna Larson

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

2021 Alfaguara Novel Prize results

First novel in Tamil language gets turned into audiobook

Green Bay comic store opens second location to support cat rescue

Fortnight data miners predict The Flash skin

Black History Highlight: Ira Aldridge, the first African-American to establish a stage career outside of the United States

Interview with Jenna Larson on living in Biden's America as a Trump supporter

Barefoot HS2 protestor released from custody on condition he stay away from construction tunnels

Sydney, Australia residents warned to avoid evening barefoot walks as funnel web spider numbers soar

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Episode 15 with Barefoot Jake Brown

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Scottish novel Ian Rankin, who shares a similar name with Nova Scotia's new Premier Iain Rankin, takes to Twitter to announce his plans as Premier

Examining racism in Philip Roth's writings

"The Forever Maps" from Scout Comics picked up for movie development by Lit Entertainment

Writer behind the new Black Batman says the character is about more than his skin color

Black History Highlight: Hattie McDaniel, first African American to win an Academy Award

GraceLand Church in Parkland County, Alberta continues to defy public health orders

Police in Thunder Bay, Ontario ask for public's assistance in locating missing Indigenous woman Jocelyn Moonias

Interview with Barefoot Jake Brown

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Episode 14 with Kyra Venable

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

The "Bridgerton Effect" explained

IndiGo airline official Rupesh Kumar Singh's murderer charged

WandaVision episode 5 spoilers

Black History Highlight: Guion Stewart Bluford Jr, first African-American in space

Interview with Kyra Venable of Lavender Meadows Co

Barefoot Borat disrupts Phoenix Open

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Episode 13 with Nerdy Girl Comics

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

The Rule of Three series getting adapted for tv

Star Wars author EK Johnston on social equity

Interview with Danielle Smith of Nerdy Girl Comics

Black History Highlight: Fannie Lou Hamer, voting rights activist

Edmonton activates Extreme Weather Protocol

School crossing guard Kathleen Quinn honored as hero

Jonas Sevaldrud sets new half marathon record, barefoot in ice and snow

Police in Melbourne, Australia searching for missing woman Ju Zhang, last seen at home

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Episode 12 with Tyler Leech

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

TJ Newman signs $1 million two book deal with Simon and Schuster

Dublin Literary Award shortlist

Black Adam name change rumors

Marvel's Behind the Mask trailer

Black History Highlight: Edward William Brooke III, first popularly elected African-American Senator

Alberta's Covid variant outbreak daycare identified

Chief Coroner of Ontario completes investigation into Nishnawbe Aski Nation man's apparent suicide death immediately after hospital discharge

Interview with autism advocate, barefooter, and Special Olympian Tyler Leech

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Episode 11 with Ponyhousehomeschool

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

New Netflix series, "The End of Eddy"

George R R Martin's Winds of Winter update

Win a chance to be in an X-Men issue

DC's new Wonder Girl

Black History Highlight: Dorothy Irene Height, civil rights and women's rights activist

Interview with Nikki of ponyhousehomeschool

Married at First Sight stars spotted barefoot in Bondi Beach

Transitions Film Festival's screening announcements

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Episode 10 with Mark Fearing

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Romance Writers of America survey results

Annette Lapointe's new novel

Interview with author and illustrator Mark Fearing

Black History Highlight: Crispus Attucks, first person to die in the Boston Massacre

Dasia Taylor's infection detecting sutures

Alberta extends quarantine period for Covid variants

Toronto housefire heroes

Police seeking barefoot man who threw 75 year old woman down NSW embankment

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Episode 9 with Jon Brenan

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Keene Public Library's romance novel virtual author visit

American Library Association conference and awards

Taylsha Bujold-Abu wins comic development bursary from Conundrum Press

Dark Horse Comics announces new God of War standalone mini series

Black History Month Highlight: Blanche Kelso Bruce, first African American to complete a term in the US Senate

Interview with long time friend Jon Brenan on Bernie memes and future of US politics

Jamie Lynn Spears posts Instagram photo of herself barefoot at the gas station

Police in Whitefish, Montana seeking information in case of man with gunshot wounds in both feet

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Episode 8 with Jessica Selm

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

This podcast is made with Buzzsprout
In today's episode:
-The Execution and Her Way of Life gets a Warner Brothers anime series
-Ricky Gervais on writing
-Interview with painter and graphic design student Jessica Selm
-SolAero Med's covid drug research
-The struggle of getting covid vaccines to homebound seniors
-Black History Month Highlight: Alice Coachman
-Paulini Curuenavali photographed barefoot
-Microbiology explains why sweaty feet smell like stinky cheese

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Episode 7 with Lew Sterling Jr

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

This podcast is made with Buzzsprout

In today's episode:

Interview with poet and journalist Lew Sterling Jr

Classic comic book outfits for WandaVision

New comic book inspired Funko Pop! releases

South Suburban, Colorado's new sports complex

French Bitcoin billionaire dies by suicide after donating to Capitol rioters

China conducts water bird study

New Dyatlov Pass Incident theory inspired by Disney's Frozen

Nominate a frontline worker for a free ticket to Barefoot Country Music Festival here

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Episode 6 with Arlewyn Goodman

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In today's episode:

Remembering novelist Sharon Kay Penman

Carl Hiaasen's retirement plans

Marvel's Women's History Month covers

Zach Snyder's Justice League

Interview with Twitch streamer Arlewyn Goodman

Standing barefoot in snow as punishment

Barefoot Country Music Festival's free tickets for front line workers
https://barefootcountrymusicfest.com/contests/nominate-a-frontline-hero/

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Episode 5 with Dwarf Star Comics

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Why racist books cost so much online

Poet Amanda Gorman's upcoming books

Interview with Zackary Marois of Dwarf Star Comics about his Kickstarter project
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/voyagethecall1book22/voyage-the-call

Provo, Utah's Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community Award

Canada's 10 sexiest cities

What Novak Djokovic did first after finishing quarantine

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Episode 4 with Poisonedmochi

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode:

Fantasy and science fiction novels with diverse characters

What motivated Bridgerton author Julia Quinn to write her first book

Interview with Instagram artist Poisonedmochi

12-year-old Tiara Hill's multiple business's
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/five-at-four/knoxville-12yo-runs-multiple-businesses/51-95bc9def-125d-4812-9adb-b41c7f493b3d

Return of Monster Jam
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/entertainment/events/monster-jam-returns-to-jacksonville-march-6-7/77-3fdc97eb-eafd-473a-a7a4-ae6f542b7080

Sockwa X10 minimalist shoes
https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/barefoot-outdoor-footwear-27-01-2021/

Taveon Robinson received Junior Valor Award for his role in a helping his family during an armed robbery
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/crime/10-year-old-rewarded-for-helping-save-family/512-18a4be53-147c-4456-8673-6b08ab9b76bf

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Episode 3 with Marvin Best

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Let's talk creative process, art, and news! Today I have Marvin Best, a drummer from Washington, DC with me on the show to talk about his music.

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Episode 2 with macking_26

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Get to know musician and composer Christian McNeal!

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Episode 1

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Sierra introduces herself, her work, and the podcast.

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