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Eliza Haywood — The Female Spectator and Betsy Thoughtless with Kelly J. Plante 34:44

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Send us a text Details of Eliza Haywood’s life may be murky today, but in the early 18th century, she was a literary force—writing plays and bestselling novels, editing periodicals, and ruffling the feathers of male contemporaries like Alexander Pope. Academic Kelly J. Plante joins us this week to discuss Haywood’s anonymous wartime writing for The…

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🔒 How a "Lady of Lit" Inspired the Band Green Day 9:22

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Look closely enough, and you can find “lost ladies of lit” almost anywhere — including at a rock concert! In this week’s bonus episode, Amy explains how a Saturday night spent attempting to sing along with Green Day on their world tour concert stop in Los Angeles started her down a lyrical rabbit hole that led…

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Introducing: Earth Eclipsed 28:48

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As we work on season two of Alpha 8, we wanted to share some of our favorite shows with you. Earth Eclipsed is a science fiction podcast produced by The Lunar Company that follows Dr. Prometh as she navigates the challenges posed by her abduction and strives to complete her life’s work amidst various threats. The narrative delves into themes of uto…

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Introducing: Six Minutes 9:19

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While we prepare for next season, we'll be dropping in some behind-the-scenes mini-episodes and interviews with the creatives. We'll also be sharing some of our own favorite audio dramas. So be sure you're subscribed so you don't miss an episode. If you enjoyed Six Minutes, be sure to subscribe where you get your podcast. You can find more about th…

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🔒 The Journal of Marie Bashkirtseff 19:08

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Amy springboards off our discussion of last week’s “lost lady,” Mary MacLane, to further investigate the woman whose diary inspired her. From the age of 12 until her death at 25, Russian-born painter Marie Bashkirtseff detailed her daily life, frustrations, flirtations and family drama. First published in 1887…

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Bonus Episode: Meet Steven Bias 5:31

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Steven Bias, our incredibly talented music composer, sits down and shares his inspiration behind the music he created for Alpha 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Bizzie Media Group

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Mary MacLane — I Await the Devil's Coming with Cathryn Halverson 33:13

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Send us a text Long before 'Brat Summer,' America was taken with Mary MacLane, a defiant and wildly egotistical 19-year-old resident of Butte, Montana, whose confessional diary implored the “kind devil” to deliver her from a life of bourgeois boredom. Professor Cathryn Halverson from Sweden’s Södertörn University joins us for this episode to discus…

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HIATUS ENCORE: M.F.K. Fisher — How to Cook a Wolf with Anne Zimmerman 40:56

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Send us a text HIATUS ENCORE: Anne Zimmerman, author of the 2011 biography An Extravagant Hunger: The Passionate Years of M.F.K. Fisher, joins us to discuss Fisher and her World War II-era book How to Cook a Wolf, which was an attempt to teach people how to eat well and be well amidst personal and collective chaos. Discussed in this episode: An Ext…

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Sigrid Schultz — “The Dragon from Chicago” with Pamela Toler 44:48

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Send us a text As Berlin bureau chief for The Chicago Tribune from 1925-1941, Sigrid Schultz deflected both sexism and danger to report the truth and speak truth to power. The Nazis dubbed her “that dragon from Chicago,” and her importance as an indomitable “newspaperman” (her term) telling Americans about the Third Reich's agenda can’t be understa…

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HIATUS ENCORE: Jane and Anna Maria Porter with Devoney Looser 44:31

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Send us a text HIATUS ENCORE: Sisters Jane and Anna Maria Porters’ books took Regency-era England by storm just a few years ahead of Jane Austen, and their lives were chock-full of fascinating (and insufferable) characters, intriguing romantic escapades, event-filled interludes at the homes of wealthy acquaintances and desperate gambits to stay one…

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Bonus Episode: Meet Daniel 3:03

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Cameron Elie brings Daniel to life in Alpha 8. Fun fact: the entire concept of Alpha 8 actually began with Daniel—or more accurately, with Cameron, the actor behind him. I'm thrilled that Cameron could join our cast for this audio drama, and it’s been great to see him reconnect with his on-set dad from another show. Thank you, Cameron, for being an…

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🔒 Caedmon Records — Lost Ladies of the Audiobook Industry 8:22

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Amy discusses the good and bad of audiobook narration in this week’s bonus episode, then dives into the origins of the commercial audiobook industry. Founded in 1952, Caedmon Records was the brainchild of two young women who achieved their smash debut success by convincing Dylan Thomas to record himself readin…

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Hiatus Encore: The Letters of Zora Neale Hurston with Melissa Kiguwa 42:38

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Send us a text HIATUS ENCORE: Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is widely considered to be a masterpiece, yet were it not for a renewed push by author Alice Walker in the 1970s, Hurston and her legacy might well have been lost. We have Melissa Kiguwa, host of The Idealists podcast, joining us to discuss Zora Neale Hurston…

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Bonus Episode: Meet Taryn 2:39

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Sydney Thomas voices Taryn in Alpha 8. She's Jackson big sister and she's really trying to figure out who she wants to be and how close she wants to get to Larson. Fun fact Sydney and Cameron use to dance at the same dance studio when they were younger! Thanks for joining us on the ride with Alpha 8! Subscribe and share if you're on enjoying the ad…

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🔒 Hedy Lamarr, Star Inventor 18:37

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text She was called “the most beautiful woman in the world,” but silver screen siren Hedy Lamarr was much more than just a pretty face. Looking to help combat German U-boats during WWII, she pioneered technology that today serves as the basis for wireless innovations like Bluetooth, GPS and Wifi. Lamar received sca…

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Bonus Episode : Meet Jackson 3:31

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Malachi White voices Jackson in Alpha 8. I love having two boys in the series who are the same age but have different personalities. Jackson is the "cool" kid who loves sports and video games (as long as they are sports-related). He jokes around a lot with Daniel, but at the end of the day, he will always have his back. Thanks for joining us on the…

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HIATUS ENCORE: Noel Streatfeild — Ballet Shoes and The Whicharts with Wendy-Marie Chabot 44:31

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Send us a text Did you know that Noel Streatfeild’s 1936 children’s book Ballet Shoes is based on her earlier novel The Whicharts, a tawdrier and not-for-children “shadow twin” that was published five years prior? Find out why it’s our favorite of the two in this week’s episode with our guest, author and bookstagrammer Wendy-Marie Chabot. Discussed…

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🔒 The Secret Poetry of Austria's Empress "Sisi" 20:30

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Long before an insatiable press laid siege to Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Diana, Meghan Markle and in-law to America’s “royal family,” Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Empress Elizabeth of Austria was the beautiful royal everyone wanted a piece of. Feeling like a prisoner in a gilded cage, “Sisi” managed h…

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Ann Schlee (Rhine Journey) with Sam Johnson-Schlee and Lucy Scholes 34:01

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Send us a text Pack your steamer trunks! We’re traveling to 19th-century Bavaria this week by way of Ann Schlee’s 1980 historical novel Rhine Journey, newly republished by McNally Editions. This Booker-Prize nominated travel tale features vivid period details, sultry psychological thrills and a protagonist on the brink of a personal revolution, all…

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Episode 108 : The Truth 20:21

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Armed with undeniable proof, Daniel rallies his siblings to embark on a quest to find his real mom. Will they be able to break away from Alpha 8? Or will the alien tag along? Meanwhile, a startling discovery at the NARB hints that Alpha 8 might not be the only alien among us. Alpha 8 is a sci-fi adventure audio drama podcast featuring the voices of…

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🔒 A Bicentennial Backward Glance 21:15

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Reflecting back on four years of literary “lost ladies,” Amy celebrates our 200th episode with a quirky list of yearbook superlatives to help jog your memory about some of our favorite titles, including the books “Most Likely to Make You Eat Your Vegetables,” “Most Likely to Up Your Selfie Game,” and “Most Lik…

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Miles Franklin (My Brilliant Career) 34:04

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Send us a text An Australian author — and the 1979 film adaptation of her work — capture Kim and Amy’s fancy this week on the show. Published in 1901 and written when author Miles Franklin was only eighteen years old, My Brilliant Career became an instant classic of Australian literature and still delights readers with its feisty heroine, Sybylla M…

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Episode 107 : The Real Deal 22:30

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Alpha 8's mishaps take her down a path of discovery revealing a painful truth that leads to more chaos at home and work. As she grapples with human emotions, Daniel, Jackson, and Taryn devise a plan to uncover Alpha 8's big secret. Alpha 8 is a sci-fi adventure audio drama podcast featuring the voices of RICHARD LEACOCK as Michael, JASMINE ASHANTI …

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🔒 Lost Ladies Meet AI 16:22

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Things get weird on the show this week as Amy and Kim commune with some ladies of literature from beyond the veil… with a little bit of help from ChatGPT. Check out our “interview” with Restoration-era author and playwright Aphra Behn, then find out what happens when we play around with prompts for Virginia Wo…

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Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter, Lost Lady of Translation — with Jo Salas 32:12

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Send us a text You may think you’ve never read anything by Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter, but if you’ve read any Thomas Mann, there’s a good chance you’ve seen her handiwork. Lowe-Porter was a writer and translator whose greatest (but largely unsung) success came in the form of translating 22 monumental works by the German literary giant. Her English tra…

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Episode 106 : The Wrong Cake 24:15

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As Michael remains in holding, his absence sparks new alliances and unveils unforeseen threats. A daring whistleblower threatens to expose earth-shattering secrets about the NARB. Meanwhile, back at home, Daniel’s suspicions intensify even as his siblings are enjoying the “new” Larson. Alpha 8 is a sci-fi adventure audio drama podcast featuring the…

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🔒 7 Middagh Street — The House of Literary Misfits 12:49

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Writers Carson McCullers and W.H. Auden, literary editor George Davis, composer Benjamin Britten and burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee... once upon a time they all lived together in a house in Brooklyn Heights, an early 1940s version of the sitcom "Friends," only this one populated by an ever-changing mix of creat…

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Elaine May — Miss May Does Not Exist with Carrie Courogen 45:55

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Send us a text Guest Carrie Courogen, author of the acclaimed new bio "Miss May Does Not Exist," joins us to discuss comic genius Elaine May. Known for her groundbreaking work in comedy, screenwriting, directing, and acting, May rose to fame as part of the iconic comedy duo Nichols and May. Despite her significant contributions to films like "Toots…

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🔒 A Urinal, a "Punk" Baroness and a Dinner Party 16:33

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Marcel Duchamp created one of the most influential works of art in the 20th century. Or did he? There are some who theorize that a woman — “proto-punk” poet and Dada-ist Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven — is the true genius behind the groundbreaking “Fountain” urinal sculpture that rocked the art world in 1917. Le…

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Bonus Episode : Daniel's Rap Song 4:14

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Daniel can talk anyone's ear off about science and extraterrestrial beings. But he also has a sweet spot for rap music. He'll often pop in his earbuds and sing along to his favorite songs. Flip It by Trae Haze is at the top of that list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Bizzie Media Group

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Episode 105 : The Mother 26:35

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In this episode, Alpha 8 tries to fit into the Peterson family as "mom". But Daniel quickly notices her subtle differences. When Ramirez returns with the asset, Dr. Stevens continues with their testing but is concerned about the results he's getting. Alpha 8 is a sci-fi adventure audio drama podcast featuring the voices of RICHARD LEACOCK as Michae…

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Kim and Amy Catch Their Book Breath 22:17

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Send us a text In this special catch-up episode, we take a breather to share updates and insights from our recent reads, including works by Sylvia Townsend Warner and Radclyffe Hall. Amy introduces a quirky new business idea inspired by silent disco and Shakespeare, and we invite listeners to text feedback using a new ‘text us’ feature. Plus, we te…

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Episode 104 : The Swap 20:07

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A peaceful evening at the Peterson household is shattered by the arrival of an unforeseen visitor. While Samantha and Micheal continue to be questioned at the NARB. Willis and Ramirez continue the search for their asset, will they get to it in time? Alpha 8 is a sci-fi adventure audio drama podcast featuring the voices of RICHARD LEACOCK as Michael…

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🔒 Lost Ladies and Their Pet Monkeys 16:53

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Inspired by Barbara Comyns, who lived with an unusual assortment of pets over the years, this bonus episode explores female authors who owned pet monkeys. Amy discusses Virginia Woolf and her Nazi-disarming marmoset Mitz, Nellie Bly’s fez-wearing travel companion, McGinty, and other primates who captured the h…

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Barbara Comyns — Our Spoons Came From Woolworths and The Vet’s Daughter with Avril Horner 42:28

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Send us a text Barbara Comyns was recently called, “the best English novelist you’ve never heard of” and her unsettling gothic novels are equal parts enchanting and horrific. Joining us is Avril Horner, author of "Barbara Comyns: A Savage Innocence," who offers insight into Comyns' unique blend of dark humor and her empathetic portrayals of vulnera…

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Episode 103 : The Escape 24:32

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With Michael in custody and Alpha 8 on the run, the situation has become more critical than ever. Will Samantha be able to rescue both of them before Ramirez catches up to them? Chaos is not only happening at the NARB but also back at home. Larson's efforts to balance work and family are suddenly disrupted by unexpected events. Alpha 8 is a sci-fi …

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🔒 Ina Eloise Young, Lost Lady of Sports Reporting 20:25

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Inspired by watching Caitlin Clark play in this year’s NCAA tournament, Amy is feeling uncharacteristically “sporty” in this week’s bonus episode. She’ll dive into the history of Ina Eloise Young, America’s first female sports editor at a daily newspaper whose coverage of the 1908 World Series so impressed oth…

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Enayat al-Zayyat — Love and Silence with Iman Mersal 35:54

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Send us a text Dying by suicide shortly after her novel, Love and Silence, was rejected for publication in 1963, Egyptian writer Enayat al-Zayyat gained brief recognition when the book was finally published four years after her death. Discovering the novel in a Cairo market some 30 years later launched acclaimed Egyptian writer Iman Mersal on a dec…

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Episode 102 : The Transformation 19:14

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Michael embarks on a daring mission to communicate with Alpha 8. His discovery could potentially challenge the NARB and expose secrets that can change our understanding of the new visitor. Will he get the answers he seeks from Alpha 8 before it's too late? Alpha 8 is a sci-fi adventure audio drama podcast featuring the voices of RICHARD LEACOCK as …

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🔒 The "Ex-pat" Life with Anne Boyd Rioux 21:34

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Have you ever wanted to hit the “pause” button on your life and simply start over? In 2022, Anne Boyd Rioux did just that, making the bold and audacious decision to leave her job as a tenured English professor, sell all her earthly possessions and embark on a European adventure. In this episode, Anne talks to …

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Kay Boyle — Fifty Stories with Anne Boyd Rioux 44:36

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Send us a text An eyewitness to monumental moments in the 20th century, author Kay Boyle hung out with Left Bank artists and literary giants, chronicled the ravages of WWII, was blacklisted in the 1950s and was jailed for her Haight-Ashbury activism in the late 1960s. An intrepid modernist committed to a “Revolution of the Word,” this two-time O. H…

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Episode 101 : The Arrival 18:04

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After a crash landing on Earth, a mysterious entity named Alpha 8 keeps the NARB (National Anomaly Resolution Bureau) on edge. Michael, the lead researcher, and his team scramble to understand this new visitor. Is Alpha 8 a friend or foe to humanity? Alpha 8 is a sci-fi adventure audio drama podcast featuring the voices of RICHARD LEACOCK as Michae…

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🔒 The Viennese Waltz — Dance Revolution! 11:30

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this episode Amy explores the history of the 19th-century dance craze that made political leaders nervous, religious leaders aghast, dance instructors insecure and the masses primed for revolt! From Johann Strauss Jr.'s "pop star" status to popular representations in film, we're covering everything you ever…

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Speranza, a.k.a Oscar Wilde’s Mom 18:45

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Send us a text In this week’s episode Kim and Amy discuss the life and work of “Speranza,” a.k.a Lady Jane Wilde, a.k.a. Oscar Wilde’s mom! An outspoken, rabble-rousing poet who championed Irish independence, she stirred up members of the Young Ireland movement while writing for Dublin’s radical newspaper “The Nation” in the 1840s. Oscar may have i…

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Whose Line is it Anyway? Elizabeth Taylor vs. Elizabeth Taylor 19:46

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Send us a text In our first-ever "Game Show Edition" of the podcast, McNally Editions editor Lucy Scholes joins us for a lightning-round quiz pitting quotations from Elizabeth Taylor the actress vs. Elizabeth Taylor the author! Test your knowledge and join in the fun! For the full forty-minute episode in which we discuss the author Taylor's writing…

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🔒 Elizabeth Taylor Vs. Elizabeth Taylor (Full-length Edition) with Lucy Scholes 36:42

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text FULL LENGTH EDITION!!! In our first-ever "Game Show Edition" of the podcast, McNally Editions editor Lucy Scholes joins us to talk about the TWO Elizabeth Taylors! Lucy collaborated with Pushkin Press Classics on the short story collection A Different Sound, in which midcentury British novelist and short story…

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Emilie Loring —Uncharted Seas with Patti Bender 36:30

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Send us a text Get ready to fall hopelessly in love with Emilie Loring, a New England native whose prolific output of richly-detailed romance novels feature the sort of charming characters and snappy dialogue reminiscent of films like The Philadelphia Story and It Happened One Night. Loring’s 30 years of commercial success continued long after her …

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🔒 Lost Ladies at the Academy Awards 18:50

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Fasten on those Harry Winston jewels! With Oscar night approaching, Patreon members get “red carpet” access as Amy takes a look back at some of the films honored by the Academy over the decades which were written (or co-written) by women. Women’s representation in screenwriting categories at the Oscars has bee…

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Angela Milne — One Year’s Time with Simon David Thomas 39:40

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Send us a text Blogger, podcaster and consultant for the British Library Women Writers series Simon Thomas returns to the show to discuss Angela Milne’s 1942 novel One Year’s Time. The book follows a year in the life of a 1930s-era “bachelor girl” named Liza who lives in London. Milne, the niece of Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne, was a contribut…

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🔒 Anna Katharine Green — The Leavenworth Case 22:16

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this bonus episode, Amy follows the clues to learn more about writer Anna Katharine Green (a.k.a "The Mother of the Detective Novel") whose late 19th-century mysteries inspired the likes of Agatha Christie and last week's "lost lady," Carolyn Wells. Green's 1878 debut novel The Leavenworth Case was an insta…

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