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Defining Diego is the story of one Guatemalan adoptee and his mother, a reporter who documented their journey from his earliest steps, as they try to understand how international adoption boomed and busted, and what it all means for families like theirs, with feet in two worlds. When Laurie Stern set out to adopt a baby from Guatemala in 1999, she thought the process would be pretty straightforward. Lots of people were doing it. But the adoption was held up just as she went to Guatemala to get her son, Diego. That began a journey of discovery. What unfolds is the story of why international ...

We all have a story in us. But how do we get it out there? How To Write A Book is a 12-week podclass that guides you through the writing process: from developing ideas to experimenting with your voice and getting your finished manuscript ready for publication. Packed full of frank, funny and practical insights as well as listener exercises to help your creative juices flow, we offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of books. Hosted by bestselling author Sara Collins, powerhouse publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove and superagent Nelle Andrew (with additional reflections from executive ...

Ian Wright is on a journey of discovery, searching for those positive role models that walk amongst us in everyday life. The real life champions that come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life - this podcast captures him meeting and learning from these inspirational, everyday people. Ian is a goalscoring hero and football legend - a much loved and positive role model across the UK, adored for his openness, vulnerability and of course his cheeky sense of humour, all of which you will hear in this unique series. Each episode Ian meets someone with an incredible story of bravery, ...

Katie Piper, writer, broadcaster and star of Strictly Come Dancing 2018, brings stories that will inspire you, making you laugh and cry. Katie chats with inspirational people who have turned incredible adversity into powerful positivity. A Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For eight years, Megan Hess ran Sunset Mesa Funeral Home in the small town of Montrose, Colorado. She promised clients discounts on normally expensive cremations, a seeming kindness in a town where many are poor. But in the back of the funeral home, Megan’s elderly mother Shirley was actually dismembering the dead. And then Megan was selling the body parts – heads, torsos, legs – to companies that claim to do medical research. The families who trusted Megan –- they had no idea what she was really up to. When they came to pick up the ashes of their loved ones, they instead received a ...

Americans are used to being on the lookout for a scam, but authorities are warning of a new kind of fraud. Smoke Screen: Puppy Kingpin shines a spotlight on Jolyn Noethe, a secretive businesswoman from Iowa who is accused of laundering puppies much like drug money. Investigative reporter Alex Schuman exposes the scheme and an underground part of the industry bringing us the pets we love. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Smoke Screen, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all ...

Ever wondered why it’s more difficult for women to orgasm? What AI is teaching us about medicine, or why erectile dysfunction exists? Are there superfoods and what are the health signs you should never ignore ...If so, this is the podcast for you. The Referral... With Dr Karan is a weekly focus on health-in-the-news (eg. Doctors on strike), awkward topics you might not want to discuss with your mum (S-E-X), and myth busting (eg. ‘Masturbation ruins sex with your partner’); interweaving fascinating stories about scientific discovery and the real-life impacts. Dr Karan Raj is a working ...

For almost two decades, DEA Special Agent Chad Scott ruled the streets just North of New Orleans. He controlled a network of snitches by convincing people he arrested to work for him as informants. Chad would stop at nothing to put drug dealers behind bars. His successes won awards at the DEA, but his willingness to bend the rules earned him a terrifying reputation on the streets. Some called him the Golden Boy. Others called him the White Devil. But when one of guys on Chad's team is caught dealing drugs, Chad’s life is overturned. His right-hand men betray him and confess everything to the...

Omid tells his story to Felicity. Felicity tells Omid’s story to Mark, then Mark to Nabil, Nabil to Helen and Helen to Megan… each time with hilarious misrememberings, improvisations, stumbles, fumbles and laughs. Six comedians have a funny story to tell. Can they pass the story along the chain without completely twisting the tale? But this isn’t like the game you play at school where you only whisper short sentences. Each episode is a complete, beautifully written story, with each retelling getting funnier (and weirder!) as it passes on. In season 2 of Please Tell Me A Story, Omid ...

Ever wondered why Frasier Crane is such a snob? How Tyrion Lannister’s bawdy humour saves him in Game of Thrones? What makes Schitts Creek’s Moira Rose a narcissist? ‘Shrink the Box’ is where actor comedian Ben Bailey Smith and psychotherapist Nemone Metaxas put their favourite fictional characters such Tommy from Peaky Blinders and Sydney from The Bear on the couch - to analyse why their behaviour causes them so much drama. Nemone and Ben explore why these characters make certain decisions, what would happen if they made different ones and what we can learn from their mistakes. The ...

On March 2, 2018, an anonymous and deadly package bomb detonated on the doorstep of a home in Austin, Texas. Then, another was discovered, and another. Each one a little more sophisticated than the last, and each target seemingly more and more random, igniting confusion and fear across the city. With just days before hundreds of thousands of people would arrive for the South by Southwest Festival, and no leads, the city’s bomb squad faced a challenge unlike anything else in their department’s history. This is the thrilling, true story of the 19 days of terror that settled over one of the ...

Watch and listen to Liam & Millie every Tuesday! Get ready for all the drama, laughs, and non-stop chaos with Liam and Millie. Your fave Love Island winners are here to drop piping hot tea on their long-distance relationship, wild adventures, and everything in between. Expect unfiltered convos, juicy gossip, and some seriously funny stories. It's the podcast you didn’t know you needed – full of vibes, laughs, and all the realness you can handle! We want to hear from you! Email us at liamandmillie@sonymusic.com with your questions, love dilemmas or confessions. We'd love to hear from you! ...

Conspiracy? Unexplained Correlation? Just a Coincidence? Conspiracy theories are being discussed more than ever. BAFTA award winning comedian Jolyon Rubinstein and Pulitzer prize-winning investigative journalist James Ball are deliberating what makes conspiracy theories believable or rejectable. From who shot JFK to who replaced Melania Trump? James and Jol dive into the silly and the serious world of conspiracies theorists. Every episode joined by expert guests to help them come to a decision, throughout a somewhat unplanned discussion. But let’s face it, the truth is never the best story ...

On May 24th – 25th 2022 over 5000 people from the international audio industry descended on London for the first ever Podcast Show. During the two days 350 speakers graced 13 different stages to share their knowledge. The event is built for the entire podcast community from industry pros to independent creators and business leaders with a world-class line-up of inspirational talent, there is something for everyone. And on this podcast we take you to the heart of it, bringing you highlights from this incredible landmark event.

Steve Kough lived many lives. He was an NFL journeyman, a male model, and one of the most well-connected smugglers in 1980’s Miami, the “Drug Capital of the World." Kough collected many souvenirs from his adventures, but his most treasured bounty – a beautiful ceramic, crafted by Pablo Picasso and gifted to Ernest Hemingway at the author’s Cuban home, the Finca Vigia... or so the story goes. Lost during the Cuban Revolution, the artwork resurfaced when Kough took it as a payment for drug run financed by the notorious Pablo Escobar. Kough passed away in 2018, passing the piece down to ...

Alle zwei Wochen könnt ihr in einer neuen Folge „Hörspielplatz“ unseren vier Hosts Johanna Streicher, Etienne Gardè, Daniel Schröckert, Colin Gäbel in wechselnder Reihenfolge lauschen, wie sie mit verschiedenen Gästen aus der Hörspielszene über ihre Arbeit sprechen. Euch erwarten spannende Gäste aus bekannten Klassikern und neuen Hörspielproduktionen sowie exklusive Hintergrundgeschichten und Anekdoten aus dem gesamten Hörspielkosmos. Wie kommen AutorInnen auf neue Geschichten? Wo nehmen Geräuschemacher ihre Inspiration her? Und wie fühlt es sich für SprecherInnen an, über ...

Paperback reads. We love them cheap. We love them dirty. We love to ask: why are white men the only ones with inner lives or three-dimensional personalities? Hosts Amanda Meadows and Geoffrey Golden dig deep into the dollar bins of used bookstores and your grandmother’s storage unit, looking for pulp and sass. Dirt Cheap brings those long-lost stories to life, with a heavy dose of humor and a dash of schadenfreude. This season, we're reading Murder in the Glass Room, a Los Angeles noir novel starring Phil Norris, a misanthropic bookie-turned-detective who's bad at his job and obsessed with ...

En retard ou toujours à l’heure ? Tourné vers le passé ou vers le futur ? Hyper occupé ou plutôt dispo ?Le rapport au temps dit tout de nous. Pour un artiste qui place sa passion avant le reste, il peut même façonner sa vie et sa musique.Chaque mois, l’émission Tempo reçoit un des musiciens les plus en vues du rap, de la pop ou de la chanson française. À travers la voix de son animatrice Andy 4000, et accompagné de son entourage proche (ami, manager, producteur, styliste), il discute de son rapport au temps, à la veille de sa sortie d’album.Tempo est une série ...

Alle zwei Wochen führen Anja Räßler und Andreas Lingsch ein lockeres Gespräch mit wechselnden prominenten Gästen des Musikbusiness. Neben interessanten Anekdoten aus Studioproduktion, Songwriting oder Bühnenerlebnissen erfahren wir, wie sich unsere Soundgäste und die Hosts schlagen, wenn Mark Oliver Lehmann seine Quiz-Segmente einläutet: Wird Anja ihrem Ruf als wandelndes Musiklexikon gerecht? Gibt es einen Gast, der sie herausfordern kann? Wird Andreas jemals einen Punkt machen? Ratet mit und erfahrt mehr über unsere Soundgäste! Hosted on Julep Hosting https://www.julep.de/podcaster...

Real conversations with the world’s brightest stars that will inspire you to follow your dreams, hosted by Leomie Anderson. Supermodel, spokesperson and entrepreneur, Leomie is unapologetically different and on a mission to amplify the voices of young people across the world. Her guests will share how they have learned to do life on their terms and help you to do the same. This series will showcase big names at the top of their game from film, TV, music, and fashion who have carved out a space at the cutting edge of culture. Winnie Harlow, Dascha Polanco, Jourdan Dunn, Destiny Child's ...