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John Ogah welcomes you to the very first episode of The Fireside Podcast—a space created for honest, thoughtful, and meaningful conversations about life as it truly is. This podcast exists to help you slow down, reflect, and gain clarity on the truths and strategies that guide purpose, identity, leadership, faith, finances, learning, and personal growth. Here, we move beyond noise and surface-level talk into real, human conversations that inform, heal, and challenge the way we think and live. As you listen, you will gain insight, perspective, and practical wisdom to make better decisions, ...

Written for both men and women, this groundbreaking book takes the reader on a journey to discover new routes to authentic manhood and create alternatives to definitions of masculinity that no longer work in today's world.

Fire from Within is the author's most brilliant thought-provoking and unusual book, one in which Castaneda, under the tutelage of don Juan and his "disciples," at last constructs, from the teachings of don Juan and his own experiences, a stunning portrait of the "sorcerer's world" that is crystal-clear and dizzying in its implications.

What does it mean to create, not in "a room of one's own," but in a domestic space? Do children and genius rule each other out? In The Baby on the Fire Escape, Julie Phillips traverses the shifting terrain where motherhood and creativity converge. With fierce empathy and vivid prose, Phillips evokes the intimate struggles of brilliant artists and writers, including Doris Lessing, Ursula K. Le Guin, Audre Lorde, and Alice Neel. A meditation on maternal identity and artistic greatness, Phillips illuminates some of the most pressing conflicts in contemporary women's lives.

Where history and epic collide--"History on Fire" is a podcast by author and university professor Daniele Bolelli.

"The Femme and The Fire" is where passion, identity, and transformation collide. Join me, Anna, as I explore the unfiltered truths of my journey — from the highs and lows of self-discovery to the raw moments of survival and change. This podcast is for those who crave honest conversation, deep reflection, and stories of resilience. It’s not just about the words, it’s about the fire behind them — the drive to be unapologetically femme and to create a space where everyone can embrace their authentic selves, free from judgment. You’ll hear reflections on everything from personal growth ...

Since the beginning of the #MeToo movement, tens of thousands of people in South Korea have taken to the street, and many more brave individuals took a stand, to end a decades-long abortion ban and bring down powerful men accused of sexual misconduct—including a popular presidential contender. Author Hawon Jung shows the world that these women are no delicate flowers—they are trailblazing flames. Flowers of Fire takes the listener into the trenches of this fight for equality.

Focused on the good, the great, and the problematic in the best-selling novel series The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Josh is an avid Dresderner, Alyssa is brand new!Together, they'll review and break down the series from different perspectives. Topics will include everything from the quality of the world-building and storytelling, to the problematic scenes and issues with the male gaze, and even to how accurate the crime scenes are (Alyssa is a coroner-investigator). Not to mention everything in between!New episodes every Sunday (Saturday with Patreon sub!)!https://www.patreon.com/...

In Fire in the Dark, author Jack Donovan - best known for his underground classic, The Way of Men - explores the common themes in these myths that are still relevant to the lives of men today. Beginning with the simple, primal metaphor of the campfire, Donovan identifies a tripartite system of masculine roles and shows how those roles have been repeated again and again throughout the history of myth and religion.

Fire Meets Ice is a raw, unfiltered and uncompromising podcast about love, culture, and the collision that happens when two worlds meet. Fire — emotional intensity from the East. Ice — Nordic logic and restraint from the North.Together, we dive into everything people avoid talking about: passion, misunderstandings, cultural psychology, intimacy, power, and the truths couples hide behind.No filters. No polished answers. No perfect love stories.Just two voices — Fire & Ice — confronting the myths, stereotypes and emotional realities of cross-cultural relationships.We explore:Why Slavic ...

Unlock the secrets of survival with this riveting expedition into the science of disaster—now revised and updated to address the pandemic, the role of social media in disaster response, and more—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the World Disaster can come in...

Chats with Firefighters (CWF): The Men and Women Behind the Helmet is a laid-back, story-driven podcast that invites the public into honest, casual conversations with firefighters. In each episode, we chat with a firefighter about the job, their journey, the challenges, their passion, and the human side of life in the fire service. It’s a space to connect, learn, and appreciate the people behind the helmet, while also supporting the causes that matter to them through a fundraising opportunity at the end of every episode. It’s about the work they do, but even more about the people behind ...

“A powerful, gut-wrenching tale of pain, suffering, and recovery.” —KIRKUS REVIEWS “Unique and haunting…. A mesmerizing and unforgettable meditation on a stranger-than-fiction tragedy.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW One month before his college graduation, Paul Rousseau is...

“Welcome to Lit on Fire — the podcast where literature meets controversy, where banned books, silenced voices, and dangerous ideas refuse to stay quiet. From classrooms to courtrooms, novels to news cycles, we explore how stories challenge power, expose injustice, and ignite social change.Our logo — a woman bound atop a burning stack of books — isn’t just an image. It’s a warning and a promise. A warning about what happens when voices are erased… and a promise that stories, once lit, are impossible to put out.So if you’re ready to question, to argue, to feel uncomfortable, and ...

Experience the harrowing reality of World War I through Le Feu, the poignant English translation of the French novel by soldier Henri Barbusse. Dedicated to the memory of his fallen comrades at Crony and on Hill 119, Barbusses gripping narrative captures the raw emotions and struggles faced by soldiers in the trenches. Invalided out of the army after 17 months, he transformed his experiences into this powerful work during his time in a clerical position. Deeply influenced by the Russian Revolution, Barbusse later joined the communist party, adding layers of political complexity to his writing....

“Rebecca Nagle gives a clear and compelling narration of her look into how a small-town murder in the Muscogee Nation led to a significant 2020 Supreme Court case—and the largest restoration of Native tribal land in American history. . . . An illuminating listen.” — AudioFile...

""A phenomenal feat of journalism. . . . I tore through it like a novel but with the queasy knowledge that the whole damn thing is true."" —Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm and War Blending exclusive first-person interviews and penetrating investigative reporting, oil rig captain...

From the award-winning author of Down from the Mountain, a memoir of inheritance, history, and one gun’s role in the violence that shaped the American West—and an impassioned call to forge a new way forward Bryce Andrews was raised to do no harm. The son of a pacifist and conscientious...

One of The New York Times’ 16 New Books to Watch for in March One of Publishers Weekly’s Most Anticipated Books of the Year One of Newsweek’s Most Highly Anticipated Books of The Year One of Buzzfeed’s Most Anticipated Books the Year Based on the acclaimed series—a finalist for the...

From a young age, Victor Steffensen has had a passion for traditional cultural and ecological knowledge. This was further developed after meeting two Elders, who were to become his mentors and teach him the importance of cultural burning. Developed over many generations, this knowledge shows clearly that Australia actually needs fire. Steffensen's story is unassuming and honest, while demonstrating the incredibly sophisticated and complex cultural knowledge that has been passed down to him, which he wants to share with others.